Hey everyone, I wanted to share a really positive experience I had setting up my iPhone as an arrival sensor with SmartThings. For years, I struggled with using Android devices as sensors, but they were hit or miss. Fast forward to today, and I’ve got an iPhone that works perfectly!
Initially, I was skeptical because I’ve heard mixed things about iPhones and SmartThings. But after setting it up, I couldn’t believe how seamless it was. My front door unlocks and the lights turn on automatically as I arrive home. It’s like magic!
What’s even more surprising is that my old SmartThings arrival sensor, which I left at home, still showed activity in the app. It detected my phone leaving and returning, even though I wasn’t carrying it. That’s pretty cool, but also a bit confusing. I’m curious if others have experienced this too.
For anyone looking to set this up, my advice is to ensure your iPhone’s location services are enabled and that you give SmartThings the necessary permissions. Also, test it out during different times of the day to see how consistent it is.
It’s amazing how technology can make our lives so much easier. I’m really glad I gave this a try, and I hope others find this helpful too!