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To use Siri with a smart-home accessory, first add it to the Home app on an iPhone or iPad, give it a distinctive name, and assign it to a room. Then ask Siri to control it by name, room, scene, or status. A HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV set up as a home hub is needed for remote control and automations.
Set up an accessory in Apple Home
- Prepare the accessory. Turn it on and keep it nearby. Check that it is compatible with Apple Home: look for the Works with Apple Home or Matter indication on the product or packaging.
- Open the Home app on an iPhone or iPad. Tap Add, then Add Accessory. Accessories cannot be added to Home on a Mac.
- Pair it. Scan the accessory’s setup code, or hold your device near the accessory if that option is offered. If a Matter accessory is already paired elsewhere, choose More Options. Allow network access if prompted.
- Choose a room and name. Use a short, distinctive name that is easy to say, and avoid giving multiple accessories the same name. The room assignment lets you control devices by location.
- Finish setup. Follow the remaining on-screen steps and check that the accessory appears in the correct room in Home.
Apple’s accessory setup guide recommends assigning an accessory to a room and naming it so it is easier to identify and control. Samsung TVs that support AirPlay are not necessarily HomeKit accessories; AirPlay compatibility alone does not allow a TV to be added to Home.
What to say to Siri
Siri uses the accessory names, rooms, zones, scenes, and status stored in Home. Speak naturally, but include a room or device name when the request could refer to more than one thing.
| What you want to do | Example request |
|---|---|
| Control a device | “Turn on the lights.” “Turn off the fan.” “Lock the front door.” |
| Control a particular room or area | “Turn off the lights downstairs.” “Turn on the fan in the office.” “Adjust the brightness downstairs to 50%.” |
| Set a value or color | “Set the temperature to 20 degrees.” “Make the lights blue in the bedroom.” |
| Ask about device status | “Are the lights on downstairs?” “Did I close the garage door?” |
| Run a scene | “Siri, set my reading scene.” “Siri, good night.” |
| Use a home-related request | “Hey Siri, I’m home.” “Start heating the upstairs.” |
Exact controls depend on the accessory. A light may support brightness or color requests, for example, while a lock responds to locking commands. If Siri selects the wrong device, check its name and room in Home, then make the spoken request more specific.
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Linkind Matter Smart Plug, Work with Apple Home, Alexa, Siri, Google Home
- 【Easy Setup, One Control】With Matter, Skip the step of downloading and registering multiple manufacturers' apps every time you buy a new device. Instead, head straight to certified smart home platforms like Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, or AiDot to control all your Matter devices.【TIP】Matter-certified hub or controller (HomePod, Echo Dot, Nest, SmartThings Hub) is required for Apple Home/Alexa/Google Home/SmartThings platforms. Alternatively, the AiDot app can be used without hub
- 【Offline-Ready Control】Once you've set up your Matter-certified devices on your LAN, they'll be able to communicate with each other directly, using the Matter protocol. This means that if your home internet connection goes offline, your Matter-certified devices will still be able to communicate and be controlled within your LAN, without relying on the internet or cloud services.
- 【Remote Control from Anywhere】Use the app to turn electronics on before you arrive home and off after you leave, no matter where you are. Using the smart plug that work with alexa manage your power usage and save money.
- 【Hands-free Voice Control】Control linkind homekit plug using simple voice commands through Apple HomeKit, Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings, without the need for physical input such as buttons or switches.
- 【Flexible Scheduling & Timer】Effortlessly reduce energy usage with automatic device shutdown after a set time. For example Chrismas Tree, TV, Lamp, Fan, Humidifier,Blenders, Lightbulbs
Do you need a HomePod or Apple TV?
No home hub is needed just to add accessories or issue Siri commands from a nearby Apple device. A home hub is needed for control while you are away, sharing control, and automations. Apple says HomePod and HomePod mini become hubs during setup; Apple TV becomes a hub when assigned to a room. Check that the hub is online if those features are not working.
Thread-based Matter accessories have an additional requirement: a Thread-enabled hub or supported Thread border router. Matter compatibility by itself does not mean that every accessory can connect through every home hub, so check the device’s Thread requirements before choosing it.
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TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini, Compact Design, 15A/1800W Max, Super Easy Setup, Works with Apple Home, Alexa & Google Home, UL Certified, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, White, Tapo P125M(3-Pack)
- 【Matter: All-Round Compatibility】With Matter, users are no longer tied to specific platforms and works with all certified smart home platforms, such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings. You can control all your smart home devices from a single app, reducing the need for multiple apps for different devices.
- 【Matter: Smooth LAN Control】All Matter-certified devices in your local area network (LAN) will work smoothly even when your home internet goes offline. Matter allows effective communication directly between devices, without the need for a specific 'forwarding' device. For example, a Matter smart switch or sensor can turn on/off a Matter bulb directly without being connected to a cloud service, or other specific action. Once configured, communication and control between Matter devices can be achieved directly on the local network.
- 【Matter: Future-Proofing】Matter devices will be compatible with future updates and advancements in technology, ensuring that your smart home system remains up-to-date and compatible with new devices and features.
- 【Compact & Flame Retardant Design】Avoid blocking additional outlets with its compact design, and plug in your WiFi smart plug with confidence thanks to its UL certified flame retardant design and 2-year limited warranty.
- 【App & Voice Control】Control your WiFi smart plug from anywhere, anytime via the free Tapo App or just give voice commands to Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Samsung SmartThings. Your favorite smart assistant enables you to have a truly hands-free experience.
Use scenes and automations
Scenes: one spoken command, several actions
A scene sets multiple accessories to chosen states together. For example, a “Good Night” scene could turn off lights and lock the front door. Create and name the scene in Home, then ask Siri to activate it by name.
Automations: actions triggered by an event
Automations can run based on time, location, people arriving or leaving, sensor detection, or another accessory being turned on, turned off, opened, or otherwise triggered. Configure the conditions and actions in Home. A home hub is required for automations.
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Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, EP25P4, Apple HomeKit Supported
- 【Apple Homekit Support】This Apple HomeKit compatible smart plug fully integrates into your Apple ecosystem, just ask Siri to turn on/off the devices in your home. (Apple HomeKit remote control requires an additional networked Apple device at home such as an iPad, HomePod or Apple TV.)
- 【Energy Monitoring & 15A Max Load】Use the smart Wi-Fi home plug to monitor your connected device's energy usage in real-time and view its historical power consumption within the Kasa Smart app. 1800W, 15A max load supported.
- 【Super Easy Setup】Enjoy an extremely easy and quick setup process with this Amazon Frustration-Free Setup (FFS) & Google Seamless Setup (GSS) supported smart plug. You can also setup in a few steps with the Kasa App.
- 【Compact & Flame Retardant Design】Avoid blocking additional outlets with its compact design, and plug in your WiFi smart plug with confidence thanks to its UL certified flame retardant design and 2-year limited warranty.
- 【App & Voice Control】Control your WiFi smart plug from anywhere, anytime via the free Kasa App or just give voice commands to Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Samsung SmartThings. Your favorite smart assistant enables you to have a truly hands-free experience. Operating Humidity: 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Choose accessories that fit your home
Apple Home supports categories such as lights and bulbs, plugs and switches, cameras and sensors, thermostats, locks, blinds, garage doors, and robot vacuums, alongside compatible Matter accessories. Before buying, check these points:
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Kasa Smart Plug Mini 15A, EP25P2, Apple HomeKit Supported
- 【Apple Homekit Support】This Apple HomeKit compatible smart plug fully integrates into your Apple ecosystem, just ask Siri to turn on/off the devices in your home. (Apple HomeKit remote control requires an additional networked Apple device at home such as an iPad, HomePod or Apple TV.)
- 【Energy Monitoring & 15A Max Load】Use the smart Wi-Fi home plug to monitor your connected device's energy usage in real-time and view its historical power consumption within the Kasa Smart app. 1800W, 15A max load supported.
- 【Super Easy Setup】Enjoy an extremely easy and quick setup process with this Amazon Frustration-Free Setup (FFS) & Google Seamless Setup (GSS) supported smart plug. You can also setup in a few steps with the Kasa App.
- 【Compact & Flame Retardant Design】Avoid blocking additional outlets with its compact design, and plug in your WiFi smart plug with confidence thanks to its UL certified flame retardant design and 2-year limited warranty.
- 【App & Voice Control】Control your WiFi smart plug from anywhere, anytime via the free Kasa App or just give voice commands to Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Samsung SmartThings. Your favorite smart assistant enables you to have a truly hands-free experience.
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meross Smart Plug 15A, Works with Apple HomeKit, Voice & APP Control 4 Pack
- Remote Control: To enable HomeKit remote control, you need a HomePod, an Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, or an iPad. Set any of these Apple devices in your house as a HomeKit bridge and connect it to your home 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. Keep in mind that once your HomeKit bridge is set up, it has to be kept online. If it is powered off or disconnected from the Wi-Fi, it will fail to respond when you intend to control the device remotely.
- Voice Control: You can control your devices hands free, just give voice commands to turn on/off the connected devices. Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Apple Watch, Siri, Carplay, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant.
- Compact Size: Smart plug occupies only one socket, the device allows you to stack two mini smart plugs in the same outlet, which is convenient and practical.
- Schedule: You can schedule connected devices to turn on and off automatically by smart plugs. Save energy when lights are not needed or left on by accident. Sunrise and sunset setting are supported.
- Quality: The meross Smart outlet is made of PC flame retardant material, and has been approved for safety and quality assurance. Certified by ETL and FCC, it supports home appliance up to 15A.
- Compatibility: Confirm the specific model works with Apple Home or Matter. A wireless or voice-assistant feature on its own does not establish Home compatibility.
- Connection type: Find out whether it uses Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Thread. For a Thread-based Matter device, verify that you have a compatible Thread-enabled hub or border router.
- Hub-dependent features: Check whether the feature you want—such as remote access or an automation—requires a home hub.
- Supported controls: Verify that the device supports the functions you plan to request, such as dimming, color changes, or temperature adjustments.
- Room and routine fit: Consider whether the accessory can be placed in a useful room and included in the scenes or automations you want.
Fix common Siri and Home problems
- Siri cannot find or control the accessory: Make sure it has power and is nearby during setup, confirm that it is compatible, and check its name and room in Home.
- You cannot add it: Use an iPhone or iPad, not a Mac. Retry pairing with the setup code or nearby-device option, and allow network access if requested.
- Remote control or automations fail: Confirm that a home hub is active, online, and assigned or set up correctly.
- A Thread Matter accessory will not connect: Check that a Thread-enabled hub or supported Thread border router is available.
- The hub is not responding: Check Wi-Fi, iCloud Keychain, and two-factor authentication; update and restart the hub, then check its connection again.
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