How do i set HomeKit to turn off a smart outlet in 2h for example. I have a crockpot that when finished stays ON in WARM mode forever, i want to put a homekit outlet on it and when i start cooking for for 2h i want to be able to set Homekit "timer" to 2h to turn it off. A one time thing, not setting the current time + 2h and repeat every day , or every tuesday or something ,no repeating
This procedure will allow you to automatically turn off a plug that “you” turned on randomly or manually..
Create a new automation > select “An accessory is controlled”
select the SmartPlug > Next > Turns On > Convert to Shortcut
Tap on the “Scenes and Accessories” and select the SmartPlug again > Next >
ensure it is set to off >Done
In the field “Search for apps and actions” type “wait”
Tap on the Wait control to import it in the shortcut window.
Tap and hold the Wait Control to slide it above the “Set” Control
Change the values of the desired seconds > Done
Restart your iPad before testing the automation. My smartplug acted erratically until I restarted the iPad and the word “updating” appeared on the icon of my device in the Home app.
I am now able to turn off any plug in 2 hrs (7200 seconds) after I turn the plug on,
Regards
This procedure will allow you to automatically turn off a plug that “you” turned on randomly or manually..
Create a new automation > select “An accessory is controlled”
select the SmartPlug > Next > Turns On > Convert to Shortcut
Tap on the “Scenes and Accessories” and select the SmartPlug again > Next >
ensure it is set to off >Done
In the field “Search for apps and actions” type “wait”
Tap on the Wait control to import it in the shortcut window.
Tap and hold the Wait Control to slide it above the “Set” Control
Change the values of the desired seconds > Done
Restart your iPad before testing the automation. My smartplug acted erratically until I restarted the iPad and the word “updating” appeared on the icon of my device in the Home app.
I am now able to turn off any plug in 2 hrs (7200 seconds) after I turn the plug on,
Regards
Hello ajrnd2017,
When an automation is set up to turn on an accessory, you can set a specific amount of time for the accessory to be turned off. This information can be found under the "Turn off or delete an automation" section of Create scenes and automations with the Home app.
"Turn off or delete an automation
To enable or disable an automation:
Tap or click Turn Off to choose an amount of time to turn off accessories in an automation. For example, if you create an automation that turns on the lights when you arrive home, you can have the lights turn off after an hour.
To delete an automation, tap or click the automation, then scroll to the bottom and tap or click Delete Automation. On your iPhone or iPad, you can also swipe left over the automation and tap Delete."
Regards.
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