Let's face the facts: Some HomeKit-enabled accessories are more important than others. You'll need to fiddle with some accessories every day, multiple times a day, while others needn't be adjusted very often — if at all.
Apple's Home app lets you choose your favorite accessories and scenes so you can have your most-used settings at the ready. They'll also appear in Control Center, making it that much easier to adjust your home automation accessories no matter your current task.
- How to set your favorite accessories in the Home app in iOS and iPadOS
- How to set your favorite scenes in the Home app in iOS and iPadOS
How to set your favorite Accessories on iOS and iPadOS
- Launch the Home app.
- Tap on Rooms.
Swipe to the left or right to navigate to the room that the accessory is in.
- Tap and hold or 3D Touch an Accessory you'd like to make a favorite.
- Tap Settings Icon.
Toggle on Include in Favorites.
How to set your favorite Scenes on iOS and iPadOS
- Launch the Home app.
- Tap on Rooms.
Swipe to the left or right to navigate to the room that the scene is in.
- Tap and hold or 3D Touch a Scene you'd like to make a favorite.
Toggle on Include in Favorites.
Questions?
If you run into any trouble getting your favorite scenes and accessories set up, let us know in the comments below!
Updated September 2019: Updated for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.
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