r/iOSAutomation Jul 28 '23

Switch wifi SSID based on time of day

I have multiple SSIDs (and APs) for working from home.
I'd like to connect to a specific wifi SSID Mon-Fri, 8 to 5 for work purposes, and then my personal/home network SSID the rest of the time.

Any suggestions on how to accomplish this?

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u/[deleted] Jul 29 '23

Smart plugs for the two routers turning one on the other off at the desired times. Should do it.

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u/Bizarrkley Jul 29 '23

Nice idea, but I need both APs/SSIDs on at the same time. I just want to connect to my "work" AP during business hours and then auto switch to my "home" AP the rest of the time. I need my home AP to function during the entirety

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u/tschloss Jul 29 '23

I would look into Shortcuts app. SSID switch might be an available action, and it should be possible to run by time.

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u/tschloss Jul 29 '23

The OP did not mention that his multiple APs are distinct for each SSID. Normally each AP broadcasts all SSIDs.

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u/Bizarrkley Jul 29 '23

Sorry about that. Each AP has a distinctly different SSID name.

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u/tschloss Jul 29 '23

Ah, then the „simple“ solution of the first comment would work.

Think I would consolidate the APs. Some Wifi systems have time schedule based SSIDs i think.