# Sweet Smart Home — Creating talented smart homes

> HomeKit automation app with pre-built smart home routines. (iPhone/iPad app by Jon Barr.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-smart-home/id1487277351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jon Barr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487277350)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2019-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweet-smart-home/id1487277351/reviews.md

## What is Sweet Smart Home?

Realize the full potential of your HomeKit accessories.  Browse a catalog of Sweet Talents that you can "teach" to your home with the click of a button.  Enjoy the benefits of a talented home that works for you.

We will be releasing new talents each month to delight and amaze your family and friends.

Free Talent
- Light Up the Night: turn on lights when the sun sets automatically.  This talent automatically adjusts for the seasons

Sweet Talents (available with subscription)
- Ready for Daylight: turn off lights when the sun rises to save energy.
- Never Forget to Turn Off the Lights: turn off lights when some or all family members leave the house
- My Hands Are Full: unlock your door and turn on lights automatically when you arrive home.
- Let There Be Light: if a motion sensor detects motion, turn on the lights for a set amount of time and then turn them off.
- Secure the Garage Door: never forget to shut the garage doors at night
- Ice is for Drinks, not Pipes: if temperature sensors sense near-freezing temperature, make sure your thermostat(s) are set to heat and other heaters are switched on.

The readiness for your home to learn Sweet Talents is indicated by the color of the required/optional accessories.  Press on the accessory type to learn more and then click on the recommended accessory to see it in our Amazon store.

## Key features

- HomeKit accessory automation
- Pre-built smart home "talents"
- Monthly talent releases
- Automatic light control
- Home security routines
- Temperature-based alerts


## Frequently asked questions about Sweet Smart Home

### What is Sweet Smart Home?

Sweet Smart Home is an application designed to enhance the functionality of your HomeKit accessories. It allows you to easily implement pre-defined "talents" or routines for your smart home devices.

### How does Sweet Smart Home work?

The app provides a catalog of "talents" that you can "teach" to your HomeKit accessories with a single click. These talents automate various home functions based on triggers like time of day, occupancy, or sensor readings.

### Is Sweet Smart Home free to use?

Sweet Smart Home offers a free talent, "Light Up the Night." Additional "Sweet Talents" are available through a subscription, providing more advanced automation features.

### What kind of automations does Sweet Smart Home offer?

It offers automations such as turning lights on at sunset, off at sunrise, turning off lights when everyone leaves, unlocking doors and turning on lights upon arrival, and ensuring garage doors are closed at night.

### Does Sweet Smart Home have ads?

The provided data does not indicate that Sweet Smart Home contains advertisements. Its monetization model is based on a free tier and optional subscriptions for premium features.

### What devices is Sweet Smart Home compatible with?

Sweet Smart Home is designed for Apple devices, specifically supporting iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires HomeKit-enabled accessories to function.

### How often is Sweet Smart Home updated?

The app was last updated on March 5, 2020, with version 1.0.6. The developer plans to release new talents each month to keep the app engaging.

### What is the age rating for Sweet Smart Home?

Sweet Smart Home has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in smart home technology.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.6 — 2020-03-05

New Talent: "Ice is for Drinks, not Pipes".  Make sure you keep the heat and heaters on in case of freezing home temperatures.

New Languages: We now support French, Spanish, German, Chinese (simplified) and Japanese languages!

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