What Is Apple HomeKit and What Can It Do?
Introduction
- What Apple HomeKit is.
- Explore examples of how Apple HomeKit works.
- Have your iPhone nearby if you wish to try out some of the examples of Apple HomeKit.
1 What Is Apple HomeKit?
What is Apple HomeKit?
In general, Apple HomeKit is a framework used to control a variety of home automation devices. You then use the Home or Siri app to make requests, such as turning on a light.
Apple HomeKit isn't an "object" in your home, nor an "app" on your smartphone; rather it is a platform you use your smartphone or other devices to access in a simple, natural way. This is an important distinction; it means anything you set or connect to Apple HomeKit, will be available to any and all devices using your Apple iCloud account.
Ways to Interact With Apple HomeKit
Your Apple HomePod, iPhone, Apple TV, and Apple Watch can all use these features. This creates a powerful, integrated platform.


What Siri Can Help With
Siri can interact with a huge variety of different aspects Apple's services and searchable data, media, media playback, and thanks to new smart home products, it can assist you with managing your home, as well.






What Can HomeKit Control?
Apple HomeKit is compatible with a vast number of items, from lights to smart locks to washing machines and everything in between. Apple continually works with manufacturers of smart home products to add their functionality.
When purchasing products, you can look for the "Works with Apple HomeKit" logo, or review the list of HomeKit-compatible devices at the website https://www.apple.com/ios/home/accessories/.
? Would you like to connect one of your Smart Home devices to Apple HomeKit?
- What Apple HomeKit is.
- Explore examples of how Apple HomeKit works.
- Have your iPhone nearby if you wish to try out some of the examples of Apple HomeKit.
What is Apple HomeKit?
In general, Apple HomeKit is a framework used to control a variety of home automation devices. You then use the Home or Siri app to make requests, such as turning on a light.
Apple HomeKit isn't an "object" in your home, nor an "app" on your smartphone; rather it is a platform you use your smartphone or other devices to access in a simple, natural way. This is an important distinction; it means anything you set or connect to Apple HomeKit, will be available to any and all devices using your Apple iCloud account.
Ways to Interact With Apple HomeKit
Your Apple HomePod, iPhone, Apple TV, and Apple Watch can all use these features. This creates a powerful, integrated platform.


What Siri Can Help With
Siri can interact with a huge variety of different aspects Apple's services and searchable data, media, media playback, and thanks to new smart home products, it can assist you with managing your home, as well.






What Can HomeKit Control?
Apple HomeKit is compatible with a vast number of items, from lights to smart locks to washing machines and everything in between. Apple continually works with manufacturers of smart home products to add their functionality.
When purchasing products, you can look for the "Works with Apple HomeKit" logo, or review the list of HomeKit-compatible devices at the website https://www.apple.com/ios/home/accessories/.
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