How to enable or disable multiple automations with just one click

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How to enable or disable multiple automations with just one click

In my Home I have several devices, smart wall outlets, smart blinds, smart lights, TV automation, etc, etc. Some are based on temperature and are based on time of day. When I go away for a few days, I have to go into each automation on each device and disable it if I don't want it working while I'm away. This is a pain since there are so many and some smart wall outlets have multiple on/off times per day causing me to go into each one to turn it off/on.

How can I click just one button to disable all that I want disabled and then once back home, click one button to re-enable them all?

Posted on May 27, 2025 12:30 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 7, 2025 4:18 PM in response to Bgnmarty

I know of no method to do this. iOS Shortcuts has a function to manually enable/disable Home automations but this cannot be used for a batch of automations or scenes. A few weeks ago I submitted a request to Apple Feedback for this ability (but am not holding my breath!)

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Jun 7, 2025 5:38 PM in response to Mpainesyd

Dang! It's a real PITA to do them all individually. I don't think Apple is as thought forward as the Home Assistant is. I appreciate your reply, didn't think I was going to get one there for a while :-)

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