Apple iOS 15 tips and tricks: How to edit accessories in the Home app

We all know how effortless it is to control our HomeKit accessories with the Home app on iPhone. But if you are not satisfied with the name and icon of any accessory then you can edit it in the Home app. In this article, we will tell you how to edit accessories in the Home app on iPhone.

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What is the Home app?

The Home app helps you to securely control and automate HomeKit-enabled accessories, such as lights, smart TVs, and thermostats.

When you set up supported security cameras, you can capture video, and receive a notification when a camera recognizes someone at your door or when a package is left at the door. You can also open a compatible lock with a home key, group multiple speakers to play the same audio, and send and receive Intercom messages on supported devices. With Home, you can control any Works with Apple HomeKit accessory using iPhone.

How to edit accessories in the Home app:

Step1: Open the Home app.

Step2: Then touch and hold the accessory’s button.

Step3: Then swipe up or tap the Settings button, then do any of the following:

• Rename an accessory: Tap the Delete button to delete the old name, then type a new one.
• Change an accessory’s icon: Tap the icon next to the accessory’s name, then select a new icon. If you don’t get a choice of other icons, it means the icon can’t be changed for this accessory.