Link Beakn to Google Assistant through the Google Home app → Add → Works with Google → search for Beakn → sign in. Every switch becomes voice controlled lights — operable through any Google Home speaker, Nest Hub, or Android phone. Create Google Home routines that include Beakn devices. Voice commands work in Indian English, Hindi, and other Indian languages Google supports.

Link Beakn to Alexa through the Alexa app → Skills & Games → search Beakn → Enable → sign in. Every switch works with Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and the Alexa app on any phone. “Alexa, turn on the hall light,” “Alexa, run Movie Mode,” “Alexa, good night” all work after initial setup. No hub. No subscription. No limit on switch count.

Settings → Voice Integrations shows the link status of Alexa, Google, and Siri connections. Green = linked and working. Grey = not linked. Red = connection expired (re-auth needed). Useful for troubleshooting when voice commands stop working — often the issue is an expired token, not a missing integration.

Say “Hey Siri, turn on the hall light” and Beakn responds — no app open required. Voice commands work on iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple Watch, and CarPlay. Siri Shortcuts lets you configure the exact phrase for each switch or scene. Works offline on HomePod within the local network when the cloud is down.

Rename the Siri trigger for any switch or scene. Instead of “turn on bedroom fan switch 3”, say “start the fan”. Instead of “run Good Morning scene”, say “wake up”. Customise phrases to match how your family actually speaks — in English, Telugu, Hindi, or any language Siri supports.

Beyond voice commands, Siri Shortcuts lets you build complex automation chains. Create a shortcut that runs Morning Scene, speaks the weather, sends a “left home” message, and starts a Spotify playlist — all from one phrase or tap. Shortcuts integrate with any iOS app, so Beakn becomes a trigger or action inside larger workflows.

Stick NFC tags at strategic places — bedside, front door, kitchen entry. Tap your Android phone on the tag to trigger a Beakn scene. “Tap to Sleep” → turns off all lights, locks home. “Tap to Wake” → opens curtains, starts geyser. No voice, no app opening — just a phone tap on a sticker.

iOS users get the same NFC functionality through Siri Shortcuts’ personal automations. Create an NFC trigger that runs any Beakn scene. Apple’s implementation allows richer conditional logic — “if time is after sunset, run Evening scene; else run Daytime scene” — on the same NFC tap.

The Beakn app has a native Apple Watch companion. Run scenes, toggle voice controlled lights, and check device status from the wrist. Useful when cooking (hands wet), exercising (phone out of reach), or in bed (phone charging across the room). Complications can show live energy consumption or scene shortcuts on the watch face.

Through the HomeSync integration, Beakn switches appear inside Apple’s Home app alongside HomeKit-native devices. Control Beakn voice controlled lights from the Home app, ask Siri through any HomePod, and include them in HomeKit automations. Non-HomeKit-native brands typically can’t offer this — Beakn does through its in-house-built HomeSync bridge.

Beakn switches organise into Apple Home rooms matching your physical house layout — “Living Room”, “Master Bedroom”, “Kitchen”. Room-level voice commands work: “Hey Siri, turn on living room”. The same room structure shown in the Beakn app mirrors to Apple Home.

Create scenes inside Apple Home that include Beakn switches plus other HomeKit devices. A single scene can dim Beakn lights, set a HomeKit thermostat, lock a HomeKit-compatible door, and play music on HomePod — all from one Siri command.

HomeKit supports automation triggers that Beakn’s own app extends: location-based (trigger when family arrives home), time-based, sensor-based (HomeKit motion, door, or temperature sensors). Any HomeKit trigger can control any Beakn switch or voice controlled lights via the HomeSync integration.

Pin up to 4 Beakn switches or scenes to the iOS Control Centre. Swipe down from the top-right of iPhone to access without unlocking. Toggle voice controlled lights during a phone call, run a scene while in another app — instant control.

A HomePod or HomePod Mini in your home acts as the HomeKit hub, letting Beakn automations run even when you’re away from Wi-Fi. Remote commands route through the hub. Without a hub, HomeKit automations work only when you’re physically home. One HomePod is sufficient for most Indian apartments.

Apple Home supports inviting family members through iCloud. Each family member sees Beakn switches in their own Home app. Permissions (view-only vs full control) can be set per user. Works in parallel with Beakn’s native multi-user system — choose either or both.

Mount an iPad on a wall as a dedicated smart home dashboard. The Home app shows all Beakn voice controlled lights, scenes, and sensor data. Plug into the wall for permanent power. A ₹30,000 iPad becomes a beautiful always-on smart home interface — competing with ₹80,000 wall control panels from premium brands.

iOS Focus Modes (Work, Sleep, Personal, Driving) trigger Beakn scenes. Enable Work Focus → study lights ON, study AC ON, hall lights OFF. Enable Sleep Focus → bedroom scene activates, everything else off. Your phone mode controls your home mode without any manual command.

When your iPhone connects to CarPlay (you’ve started the car), trigger a Beakn scene — “leaving home” routine turns off non-essential lights, reduces AC temperature. When CarPlay disconnects at home (you’ve arrived), run “arrive home” scene. Your commute becomes a home automation trigger.

Start a workout on Apple Watch → Beakn runs a workout scene — turn on gym room fan, play workout playlist, dim voice controlled lights to 60%. End the workout → reverse the scene. Fitness becomes a smart home trigger.

Plug your iPhone into the bedside charger at night → Beakn runs bedtime scene. Turn off hall lights, lock home, set AC to sleep temperature. The physical act of settling down for the night becomes the automation trigger.

When your phone connects to home Wi-Fi (you’ve arrived), trigger an “arrived” scene. When it disconnects (you’ve left), trigger a “left” scene. Works as a presence detector without requiring GPS or location permissions.

Connecting to a specific Bluetooth device (car speakers, AirPods, a fitness band) triggers Beakn scenes. AirPods connected in bedroom → bedtime scene. Car Bluetooth connected → leaving scene. Context-aware triggers that time-based schedules can’t match.

Phone battery below 20% while plugged in → delay non-critical automations. Phone battery above 80% → enable normal automation. Mostly an advanced feature for power users, but included free in the platform.

iOS Sound Recognition detects alarms, doorbells, glass breaking. Use these as Beakn triggers — smoke alarm detected → flash hall lights red, send WhatsApp alert. Especially valuable for accessibility users and homes with hearing-impaired family members.

Apple Pay transactions at specific merchant categories can trigger scenes via Shortcuts. Late-night restaurant charge → home routes turn off kitchen prep lights. An advanced edge-case feature for power users.

An Apple TV (4K or HD) can act as a HomeKit hub instead of HomePod. Also displays a smart home dashboard on the TV through the Home app. Useful for homes that already own an Apple TV — no additional hub purchase needed.

Chain multiple Beakn scenes with added logic through Apple Shortcuts. “If it’s raining, run Morning Scene with curtains closed. Otherwise, curtains open.” Shortcuts adds conditional logic, loops, weather data, and external app integration that neither Siri commands nor Beakn’s native scenes can do alone.

iOS 18+ lets you create custom voice trigger phrases without requiring “Hey Siri”. Say “Good night” alone and the scene runs. Works even with the phone face-down. Requires iOS 18 or newer.

HomePod responds to voice commands for Beakn voice controlled lights without any phone nearby. The family says “Hey Siri, hall lights” — the HomePod handles it directly. True hands-free whole-home control for family members who don’t carry phones (children, grandparents).

iOS learns your Beakn usage patterns. If you run “Good Morning” scene every weekday at 7:15 AM, Siri Suggestions begins proposing it proactively. Tap the suggestion to run — no voice command, no manual scene selection.

Pin Beakn scenes and shortcuts as widgets on the iPhone home screen. Visual quick-access without launching any app. Multiple widget sizes available. Also pin to the Today View and Lock Screen (iOS 16+).

The Beakn app runs on macOS. Manage your home from a laptop. Useful when working from a Mac all day — scenes and switches available in the same workspace. Shortcuts app on Mac can also trigger Beakn actions.