HomeKit is a framework developed by Apple for communicating with and controlling connected accessories in your home. You can easily discover HomeKit accessories in your home and configure them, or create actions to control those devices. You can group actions together and trigger them using Siri.
With HomeKit, companies can integrate their apps into a single software platform that you control from your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and AppleTV). You can use HomeKit with iOS devices as early as iOS 8, but the latest iOS release is recommended to take advantage of the latest features.
HomeKit's strength is its ability to group products into 'rooms', 'zones' and 'scenes'. With one tap, you can turn off every HomeKit product in a room, such as lights and stereos. You can also do that with a group of rooms or zones. You can even use the Siri voice assistant to control your home. Saying "I feel hot" could prompt Siri to turn on the air conditioner and lower the shades for you.
Meanwhile, a garage-door opener from Chamberlain and door locks from Schlage will be enabled for HomeKit from the start, with no need for an intermediary power plug. Elgato's Eve home-monitoring system will have sensors to measure air quality, temperature, humidity, air pressure, energy and water consumption. Other products to come will likely include wireless speakers, lamps and security cameras.
Take a look at some of the links below to start exploring HomeKit solutions for your home.
ecobee3 Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat
Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat
iHome | control iSP6 SmartPlug
iHome | control iSP8 SmartPlug with Remote Control
iHome | control iSS50 5-in-1 Smart Monitor
Lutron Caséta Wireless Smart Bridge
Philips Hue White Extension Bulb A19 E26 Apple HomeKit
Philips Hue White Ambiance A19 Bulb
Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus Extension Set (3 ft./1 m)
Philips Hue Ambience Downlight Bulb BR30 E26
Philips Hue Ambiance White and Color Extension Bulb A19 E26
Elgato Eve Motion Wireless Motion Sensor
Elgato Eve Door & Window Wireless Contact Sensor
Philips Hue White Starter Kit A19 E26
Philips Hue White Ambiance A19 Starter Kit
Philips Hue White and Color Wireless Ambiance Starter Kit A19 E26
Lutron Caséta Wireless In-Wall Light Dimmer with Remote
Lutron Caséta Wireless Plug-In Lamp Dimmer with Remote
First Alert ONELINK Wi-Fi Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm (10-Year Battery)
First Alert ONELINK Wi-Fi Hardwired Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Lutron Caséta Wireless Smart Lighting In-Wall Dimmer Kit (HomeKit-enabled)
Lutron Caséta Wireless Smart Lighting Plug-in Lamp Dimmer Kit (HomeKit-enabled)
Nanoleaf Aurora Lighting Smarter Kit
Onelink by First Alert Environment Monitor
Incipio CommandKit Wireless Smart Outlet With Metering
Incipio CommandKit Smart Light Bulb Adapter with Dimming
Reviewed Products
Eve Door & Window (2016)
by ElgatoLyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat
by Honeywell International Inc.ecobee3 Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat
by EcobeeiHome ISP6X Wi-Fi Smart Plug
by iHomeLutron Caséta Wireless Smart Bridge
by LutronHue White Extension Bulb A19 E26
by PhilipsPhilips Hue White Ambiance A19 Bulb
by PhilipsPhilips Hue Ambience Downlight Bulb BR30 E26
by PhilipsWiFi Smart Plug Switch
by iDevicesPhilips Hue White Starter Kit A19 E26
by PhilipsPhilips Hue White Ambiance A19 Starter Kit
by PhilipsIDEV0004P5 Outdoor Switch
by iDevicesD-Link Omna 180 Cam HD Camera
by D-Link CorporationNanoleaf Aurora Lighting Smarter Kit
by NanoleafiDevices Outdoor Switch
by iDevices