Electronic device to create automation routines and the method for operating same

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes: a display, a communication module comprising communication circuitry, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the display, the communication module, and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: receive, from at least one communicatively connected external electronic device, first operation information on an operating state of the at least one external electronic device; generate an automation pattern including an operation of the at least one external electronic device based on the first operation information; receive second operation information on the operating state of the at least one external electronic device from the at least one external electronic device after the reception of the first operation information; change the automation pattern based on a difference between the operating state of the at least one external electronic device included in the first operation information and the operating state of the at least one external electronic device included in the second operation information; and execute the automation pattern based on an input.

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