iPhone Wi-Fi: Turn it on and off automatically

Disable Wi-Fi when leaving home can have several benefits: enhanced security, battery savings, or simply a good digital habit. The problem? We often forget to do it manually.

Good news: the iPhone allows you to automate this action, and even re-enable Wi-Fi automatically as soon as you return home. Here’s how to do it easily, using Apple’s Shortcuts app.

Why automate Wi-Fi on iPhone?

• Avoid unnecessary or unsecured Wi-Fi connections

• Preserve battery life

• No longer have to think about it daily

• Improve user comfort

Step 1: Install the Shortcuts app

If you haven’t already, download the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
It allows you to create automatic actions based on specific events, such as a location or time.

Step 2: Create a departure automation

1. Open Shortcuts and go to the Automation tab

2. Tap +, then choose Leave

3. Select your home as the location (allow location access if prompted)

4. Choose Anytime and Run Immediately

Step 3: Turn off Wi-Fi automatically

1. Tap Create a Shortcut

2. Search for the Set Wi-Fi action

3. Select Turn Off

4. Save the automation

Result : Wi-Fi turns off automatically as soon as you leave your home.

Step 4: Turn Wi-Fi back on when you return

For optimal operation, create a second automation:

• This time choose Arrive
• Select the same location (your home)
• Set the action Set Wi-Fi → Turn On

Final result

Thanks to these two automations:

• Wi-Fi turns off automatically when you leave
• It turns back on automatically as soon as you return home

No need to think about it anymore—your iPhone handles it for you.

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