HomeKit Automation “Turn Off After x Minutes” Not Working

I'm using HomeKit Automation with my Main door contact, when it close to turn on Philips hue light in the hall. This works fine, but there is an option to turn off the light after 10 minutes. It was OK at iOS 10, but in iOS 11 it newer worked again. Is there any fix?

iPhone 6s, iOS 11.3.1

Posted on Apr 26, 2018 4:20 AM

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May 9, 2018 12:21 AM in response to Pirhy

Hello Pirhy,


Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. If I understand correctly, you are unable to have your HomeKit-enabled light turn off after 10 minutes like it did in the past. To help with this issue, please try deleting this automation and then creating the automation in the Home app again. If you're still having this issue, please follow these steps:


  1. Make sure that your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad is:
  2. Make sure that you can control your accessories in the Home app on your iOS device. Open the Home app and turn on a light or change the temperature.
  3. Make sure that your device is set up as a home hub:
    • For HomePod, open the Home app on your iOS device, tap User uploaded file, then check under Home Hubs to see if HomePod is connected.
    • On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud and make sure that your Apple TV shows HomeKit as Connected. If you don’t see HomeKit, then your Apple TV isn't connected as a home hub.
    • On your iPad, go to Settings > Home and make sure that Use this iPad as a Home Hub is turned on.
  4. Restart your Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone.
  5. Wait a few minutes. If you still need help, sign out of iCloud on your Apple TV, then sign back in. Go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud.


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Cheers!

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