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HomeKit is a software framework by Apple that lets users set up their iOS Device to configure, communicate with, and control smart-home appliances. By designing rooms, items, and actions in the HomeKit service, users can enable automatic actions in the house through a simple voice dictation to Siri or through apps.[1] HomeKit was first released with iOS 8 in September 2014. HomeKit support is also included in macOS Mojave, and can be used on all their devices through Siri.

Manufacturers of HomeKit-enabled devices were required to have a MFi Program,[2] and all HomeKit products were required to have an encryption co-processor.[3] Equipment manufactured without HomeKit support can be enabled for use through a "gateway" product, such as a hub that connects between those devices and the HomeKit service.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ritchie, Rene (August 27, 2014). "HomeKit in iOS 8: Explained". iMore. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  2. ^ "Working with HomeKit". Apple Inc. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Higginbotham, Stacey (June 10, 2015). "What one startup CEO learned from handling Apple's HomeKit mess". Fortune. Time Inc. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  4. ^ Ricker, Thomas; Kastrenakes, Jacob (January 8, 2015). "First HomeKit devices confirm Apple TV's limited role in home automation". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved December 26, 2016.