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Halloween Decorations Automated With HomeKit Smart Plugs

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Halloween season is upon us, and if you're like me, you've probably got a yard full of decorations that need to be plugged in every night and unplugged every morning. No more shuffling across a cold driveway at sunrise. The folks over at HomeKit Weekly have mapped out exactly how to automate this seasonal chore using Apple's smart home framework, and honestly, it's a game-changer for anyone tired of trudging outside to flip switches.

The setup is straightforward. You'll need a HomeKit hub, either an Apple TV or HomePod, to make the magic happen. The brilliant part is that HomeKit uses your home's location to determine local sunset and sunrise times, then adjusts as daylight hours shift. Your spooky display keeps perfect time as fall deepens, no manual timing tweaks.

Why this setup is a game-changer

The improvement goes beyond convenience. Your HomeKit enabled Halloween decorations run on precise timing that elevates the neighborhood vibe while cutting your nightly to-do list to zero.

If you want a quick manual trigger, you can run the "Halloween Night" scene from Control Center, the Home app, or with Siri. Picture this: you are rushing to a Halloween party, you tell Siri to "turn on Halloween Night" while grabbing your costume, and the house shifts into spooky mode before you hit the door.

The financial wisdom carries past October. You can keep the same gear for Christmas and just rename the scene. Those outdoor-rated smart plugs handle Christmas lights just fine, and the same automation approach applies, sunset activation, late-night shutdown, voice control, and seasonal scheduling.

With a smart handful of HomeKit plugs and a couple of simple automations, you can light up your house, inflate your giant ghost, and turn on your indoor pumpkins automatically. More time for costumes and candy, less time babysitting outlets. That is the real treat.

Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check our list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow our step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.

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