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First, I want to state that I am very happy with the redesigned app. It looks a lot better and is a lot more streamlined.

However, I cannot stand how the button works. I mean how often do you change the settings for each light or fan? Once it is properly set up, I hardly change the setting.

Now, just around 20% if the button is dedicated to turning on/off while 80% is dedicated to going into settings.

I ended up going into settings most of the time and having to waste time with additional clicks.

I seriously hope they change this. Views?

See extract from an article:

Changes to how buttons work​

One of the notable updates in the Home app is a big shift in how the buttons work to control HomeKit devices.

In iOS 15 and earlier, you would tap a device tile to turn it on or off and long-press to get the more detailed control UI with things like colors, sliders, etc. for fine-grain control.

Now in the iOS 16 Home app buttons behave like this:

• Tap on the far left (circle icon) to turn devices on and off
• Tap on the middle or right side of a button to see the detailed control UI
• Long-press to see edit/customizability options and device details