Homekit sees my ceiling fan switch as a light

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Homekit sees my ceiling fan switch as a light

I installed some Kasa Smart Wi-Fi switches that are matter enabled. They've worked great with my HomePod and HomeKit. I recently installed more of the switches, this time used to operate my ceiling fans. They work, but HomeKit sees the fans a lights and I can't seem to indicate to HomeKit that they are ceiling fans.

This is annoying because when I tell Siri to turn on the living room lights, it also turns on the ceiling fan! Anyone found a work around? Maybe Apple can fix the issue with an update.

HomePod, 18

Posted on Nov 11, 2024 3:51 PM

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satipo Author

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Nov 11, 2024 4:59 PM in response to 6x6

Yeah I've tried that multiple times and that doesn't work. I think HomeKit just sees the switch as a lightswitch and doesn't allow you to change it. You can change the icon (which is not helpful). Seems a bit clunky. Any other work arounds?

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6x6

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Nov 12, 2024 4:25 AM in response to satipo

Following the same train of thought as @Vancouver22, you can group accessories together. Another option would be to create scenes.

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6x6

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Nov 11, 2024 4:27 PM in response to satipo

I don't have smart fans so I can't test but, in the Home app (on your iPhone, for instance), long-press the accessory, choose Accessory Settings and change "Display As" to say "Fan."

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Vancouver22

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Nov 11, 2024 11:57 PM in response to satipo

Another workaround would be to reassign the fan to another room. Make up a name for this room if you’re actually using all your other rooms. This way it won’t fall under livingroom requests

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