Prevention is better than cure.

Simulating presence by setting lights in the Hihome Smart app can be an effective way to deter burglars when you are not home. Here are the steps to do this:

1. Install the Hihome app:
- Make sure you have downloaded and installed the Hihome Smart app on your smartphone.

2. Connect your lights:
- Follow the instructions in the app to connect your smart lights to your network and the Hihome app.

3. Create a scene:
- Open the Hihome app.
- Go to the 'Scene' tab
- Click 'Tap-to-Run' or the plus sign (+) to create a new scene and select the desired devices and action.

4. Set the scene:
- Give your Tap-to-Run scene a name, for example 'Simulate Presence'.
- Select 'Add' under 'When' and choose a time or specific time period when you want the simulation to start.
- Select 'Add' under 'Actions' and choose your smart lights.
- Set the action to turn on the lights, optionally choose any brightness or color to make the simulation more realistic.

5. Set up automation:
- Go to the 'Automation' tab in the app.
- Click on 'Create Automation' or the plus sign (+).
- Add a trigger, for example a time of day, sunrise or sunset, or random times during the evening.
- Add the action you created earlier under 'Scene' and select the 'Simulate Presence' scene.

6. Repeat and vary:
- For a more realistic effect, create multiple scenes and automations with different times and combinations of lights.

By following these steps, you can easily simulate a presence through your smart lights via the Hihome app. This can deter potential burglars because it looks like someone is home.