Geofence automation not triggering when arriving or leaving
Geofence automations need Location Services set to Always (not While Using App), background app activity enabled, and a geofence radius of at least 500 meters. Check these three settings first.
Location-based automations require continuous GPS tracking even when the app is closed. Most failures happen because Location Services is set to While Using App instead of Always, or because battery saver is blocking background activity.
Risk: Low
⏱ 10-15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Is Location Services set to Always for your smart home app?
- ✓Is battery saver blocking background app activity?
- ✓Is your geofence radius set to 500+ meters?
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not realizing Location Services needs to be Always, not While Using App
- Thinking one geofence test failure means it's broken
Signs you need professional help
- Geofence works on one household member's phone but not another's. Hub shows online but automations never run
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