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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2023
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Hung Q. Le, San Diego, CA (US);
Alexander Merolla, Cupertino, CA (US);
Wayne A. Lee, San Francisco, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
The present application relates to devices and components, including apparatus, systems, and techniques updating the home location of a home automation system. The user device is associated with a home automation system that is configured at a home or office. The user device may be in a location other than the primary location associated with the home automation system. The user device may send a message to update the location of the home automation system. The transmission of the update message is restricted to be sent using a specific technology, e.g., using Wi-Fi®.