# room-assistant — Automation on the Room-Level

> Home automation based on room presence detection using an iOS device. (iPhone/iPad app by Heiko Rothe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-assistant/id1538642237 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Heiko Rothe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538642239)
- Category: Utilities, Developer Tools
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.17/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-assistant/id1538642237/reviews.md

## What is room?

Automate your home based on which room you are currently in. The room-assistant companion app turns your iOS into a device into an indicator of where in your home you currently are, allowing you to turn the lights only where you really need them and much more.

To help you with tuning your room presence automations just right, room-assistant companion also offers an instance browser with real time entity updates.

room-assistant companion requires a configured and running instance of the open source room-assistant software to make use of all features.

## Key features

- Room-level home automation
- Presence detection
- Smart device control
- Real-time entity updates
- Instance browser

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-assistant/id1538642237/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on OS version 12.5.3 🤨

*2021-05-31, version 0.1.0*

Doesn’t work on OS version 12.5.3 🤨
And my iPhone doesn't update more then that...

## Frequently asked questions about room

### What is room-assistant?

room-assistant is an open-source software for home automation that allows you to automate your home based on room presence. The companion app turns your iOS device into a presence indicator for this system.

### Does room-assistant require a separate server?

Yes, room-assistant companion requires a configured and running instance of the open-source room-assistant software to utilize all its features.

### What devices does room-assistant support?

The room-assistant companion app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### What is the age rating for room-assistant?

room-assistant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is room-assistant updated?

The latest version of room-assistant, 0.1.0, was released on May 15, 2021. Further update frequency information is not available in the provided data.

### What is the user sentiment for room-assistant?

room-assistant has a rating of 4.2 stars from 6 ratings, indicating generally positive user feedback.

### Does room-assistant have ads?

No, room-assistant does not contain advertisements.

### Is room-assistant free to use?

Yes, room-assistant is available for free, with no in-app purchases or subscription costs mentioned.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 0.1.0 — 2021-05-15

No release notes.

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