Control Home accessories on Mac

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on your Mac, click an accessory to turn it on or off, or double-click it to see more options. The available controls depend on the type of accessory. For example, with some lightbulbs you can change brightness or colors. Set top boxes and streaming sticks might provide only an Activate button.

See HomePod.

In the Home app on your Mac, click Home or a room in the sidebar.
Drag the accessory to a room in the sidebar.
Tip: Control-click an accessory tile to quickly access the Show Controls and Settings buttons.

Rename an accessory

In the Home app use Siri: “Turn off the downstairs lights.” on your Mac, click Home or a room in the sidebar.
Click and drag an accessory or scene to move it.

Home User Guide

Rename an accessory