A method for controlling a device, which is arranged in a cabin of an aircraft, based on a flight status of the aircraft, the method comprising:
- detecting an air pressure (pcab) within the cabin and providing air pressure data, indicating the air pressure (pcab) within the cabin;
- detecting acceleration of the aircraft and providing acceleration data, indicating the acceleration of the aircraft;
- determining a flight status of the aircraft from the air pressure data and the acceleration data;
- and
- switching a cabin interior device between at least two different operating states in response to the determined flight status of the aircraft.