If you already have smart shutters or curtains installed, it makes sense to automate them. The automatic closing of blinds in the evening is done in no time and ensures optimal privacy protection from prying eyes, all fully automated.
Automations
- Events
At sunset - Conditions
– - Actions
Close Blinds
To create this very simple automation, you can use any HomeKit app. In this guide, we use the Apple Home app.
Open the Apple Home app and switch to the “Automations” tab. Tap on the plus symbol in the upper right corner to add a new automation.
Events
- Events
At sunset - Conditions
– - Actions
Close Blinds
As the trigger, choose “A Time of Day Occurs” and check “Sunset”. This will execute the automation every time the sun sets.
Conditions
- Events
At sunset - Conditions
– - Actions
Close Blinds
In this automation, there are no conditions. You can tap on “Next” in the upper right corner.
Actions
- Events
At sunset - Conditions
– - Actions
Close Blinds
The last step is to add the actions, specifically, closing the shutters or curtains. Select all shutters or curtains that should be closed and tap on “Next”.
In the next step, you can give your automation a name and set the desired accessory state. In our case, the shutters or curtains should be closed. You can change the state by tapping on the device and adjusting the slider to the desired height. You can switch between “open” and “closed” even faster by tapping on the icon for that accessory.
With the option “Test This Automation,” you can check if everything works smoothly. Tap “Done” to create and activate the automation.
With another automation, you can automatically open the shutters or curtains at sunrise.
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