Geofencing

Geofencing and location-based automation options are available primarily through app automations and platform routines. They can be powerful but may be labeled beta and require always-on location permissions.

Geofencing-based behavior is available for auto-unlock/away modes; it works for some, but others find it inconsistent or prefer not to share continuous location data.

Geofencing behavior depends on phone location and how far you travel before returning; it can feel magical when it works, but some users find it finicky for short trips or unreliable in real-world use. Multiple reviews also wish for a true lock-when-leaving option.

Geofencing-based behaviors usually rely on a fixed or coarse radius (often described as about 200 meters), which works for typical comings-and-goings but can fail for short trips or multi-entry homes and may feel inflexible to tune.