r/HomeKit•
nuclearxp

Missing Secure Automation Prompts

Discussion

How do you all handle home automations that require prompts, like ones for door locks.

I’m quite annoyed - when I connect via CarPlay which is how I leave 99.9% of the time, CarPlay doesn’t show the home notifications to run “leave home scene” so my doors and A/C only get set half the time.

Is there not a better way to handle these automations? Why wouldn’t they have the CarPlay UI allow a simple Yes/No?

Posted Sep 2, 2021, 9:44 PM UTC

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ayanm00•

I have separate automations for secure accessories. These automations are descriptively titled so that I know what’s happening when my Watch prompts me.

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gcerullo•

I more pissed that HomeKit doesn’t know the difference between unlocking a door, which ‘should require’ a security prompt, and locking a door which ‘should not require’ a security prompt.

/rant

Carry on!

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