Yes, but only when the exact Lockin model, smart-home platform, household location settings, and door hardware all support the workflow. For the clearest documented Lockin example, a Veno Solar Palm can be added to Apple Home through Matter, then included in a People Leave automation with the lock set to Locked. Apple Home needs a compatible home hub, and each participating person’s location-sharing device must be configured correctly.
That departure automation is a request to lock after Apple Home detects that the selected people have left. It is not proof that the door is closed or that the deadbolt successfully engaged. Lockin’s separate Auto-Lock setting secures the door after it closes. Use the two features as complementary checks, not as interchangeable names for the same trigger.
What a Lockin departure automation can and cannot do
| Workflow | Trigger | What it helps with | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Home departure automation | Selected people leave the home location | Requests that a compatible Lockin lock change to Locked | Depends on location reporting, home hub availability, platform support, and the lock’s response |
| Lockin Auto-Lock | The door closes | Secures the door after a close event | It does not know whether everyone has left |
| Locking from the Lockin Smart App | You select lock in the app | Remote control and a direct status check | Requires the app connection and still does not replace a physical door check |
For Veno Solar Palm, Lockin’s current product page lists Matter compatibility with Apple Home and an Auto-Lock feature that secures the door after it closes. Lockin also warns that smart-home features and automations vary by platform, so do not assume that every Lockin model exposes the same departure action.
The documented Lockin setup: Veno Solar Palm with Apple Home
Before building the rule, confirm these conditions:
- Exact model: Your lock is Veno Solar Palm, or the current product and support documentation for your different model explicitly confirms the same Apple Home and automation support.
- Matter pairing: The lock has been added to Apple Home through its supported Matter flow. Apple Home integration is not the same as Apple Home Key.
- Home hub: Apple requires a home hub for automations. Thread-enabled Matter accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub or supported border router. Apple lists HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, Wi-Fi + Ethernet) among compatible Thread-enabled options; confirm the exact hardware and current software in your home.
- Participating people: Everyone whose departure should count is included in the intended Apple Home and is sharing location from the primary iPhone or iPad they use for the home. A phone left at home can prevent the expected departure event.
- Door fit and power: The door closes freely, the deadbolt aligns, and the lock has adequate power and connectivity. A location trigger cannot correct a rubbing door, a misaligned strike, or a disconnected lock.
If your Lockin Smart App, Apple Home, or exact model does not expose a lock action, stop at this check. Do not treat a generic Matter label as proof that a particular Lockin model supports this exact automation.
How to create the “everyone has left” rule
Apple’s current Home instructions call the location trigger People Leave. The wording and available controls can vary by software version, but the decision sequence is:
- Open the Home app for the correct home and choose Add Automation.
- Choose People Leave rather than a rule that runs when any one person leaves, if your version offers that distinction.
- Review the people included in the trigger and keep the location set to the actual home. Apple notes that changing to a different location can remove other invited users from the automation.
- Add the Lockin lock as an accessory. Select its lock control and set the target state to Locked.
- Review any time restriction, save the automation, and use Test This Automation when available.
- Test the direct lock control first, then test the household departure condition with someone able to inspect the door.
Apple’s location automation requires Share My Location on the primary iPhone or iPad used to control the home. It cannot be validated by looking only at the automation tile: confirm the participating device, the trigger, the action, and the physical lock state.
Test it without creating a false sense of security
Run these tests in order:
| Test | Pass condition | If it fails |
|---|---|---|
| Direct lock request in Apple Home | The closed door locks and the displayed state updates | Check Matter pairing, home hub, network, power, and exact-model support |
| One person leaves while another remains | The “everyone” rule does not run prematurely | Recheck whether the automation is configured for all selected people or any one person |
| Final participating person leaves with the correct device | The automation runs or gives the expected platform response | Recheck Share My Location, “This Device” selection, home address, and time conditions |
| Physical inspection at the door | Door is fully closed and deadbolt is engaged | Check alignment, latch movement, and door pressure; do not keep repeating a failing remote request |
Keep a dependable way to regain entry during testing, such as a configured PIN, mechanical key, or another supported access method. If Auto-Lock is already enabled, a door found locked does not prove that the departure automation fired; it may have locked when the door closed.
When the Lockin Auto-Lock feature is the better answer
If the real problem is “I sometimes pull the door shut and forget to lock it,” use the lock’s own Auto-Lock feature after confirming that the door reliably closes and the deadbolt can move without binding. That solves a door-state problem and does not require household location detection.
If the problem is “lock after the last participating resident leaves,” Apple Home’s departure automation may add that extra request. It is more dependent on phones, location sharing, the home hub, Matter connectivity, and platform behavior. For a home with children, guests, or someone staying behind, define who counts before enabling it.
What to check before choosing or relying on a Lockin model
- Model support: Start with the exact product page and manual. Veno Solar Palm is a documented example; do not transfer its automation details to every Lockin lock.
- Ecosystem requirements: Lockin says platform features can vary. Apple Home and SmartThings may require a compatible Matter device or hub, while other platforms may have different requirements.
- Door compatibility: Confirm door type, measurements, clearance, and deadbolt alignment before purchase or installation. For Veno Solar Palm, the interior assembly is intended for indoor use, and Lockin identifies French doors and some low-light locations as unsuitable for this solar model.
- Backup access: Keep a mechanical key, PIN, app, or other supported method available. Automation is convenience, not the only access plan.
- Power and network: Review the product’s battery, emergency-power, Wi-Fi, and Matter conditions. A working local lock can still lose a separate platform automation if the hub or connection is unavailable.
Bottom line
A Lockin smart lock can automate locking when everyone leaves when the exact model supports the required ecosystem action. For Veno Solar Palm, the practical path is Matter pairing with Apple Home, a compatible home hub, correctly configured participating devices, a People Leave automation targeting Locked, and a real door test. Keep Auto-Lock enabled and tested for the separate after-close safeguard, and verify the exact model’s current documentation before relying on unattended locking.
For model setup and access-method details, consult the Lockin user-manual library and Lockin FAQ. To review the documented model, see Veno Solar Palm. Apple’s current references are Create automations in Home and Set up a home hub.