Automation Not Working from Apple Home Pod

Why is Automation not working ? I set up to have my lights turn on at 5am. It was working ok yesterday but now it’s not. I removed the automation and reentered it but it’s not working. Nothing happens at 5am. This is on my Home Apple Pod.

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Posted on Aug 24, 2026 3:03 AM

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Sep 5, 2026 6:33 PM in response to Tsiolkovski51

Hello @Tsiolkovski51

and welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!

Thank you for your question to the community.


Re: Automation Not Working from Apple Home Pod : Why is Automation not working ?


We can not tell why automation is not working from your post us,

There are various possible reasons, and we don't have much info. to go on.


Eg: We don't know which hardware models and software versions are involved.

or if your lights are compatible.

See: Home app - Accessories - Apple


Your system may or may not be up-to-date.

(Support for the previous version of Apple Home ended on 10 February 2026).

If needed: Update Apple Home - Apple Support


Resource: HomePod User Guide - Apple Support

Automation Not Working from Apple Home Pod

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