Apple's new iOS 10 is set to launch this fall and a number of neat features are in the mix, including a "Home" app for controlling HomeKit devices.
The connected home is getting smarter, and heavyweight companies such as Apple couldn't miss the party. Apple's Home app will serve as a centralized controller for HomeKit-enabled gadgets, something users have long been asking for. The app will enable users to rely on their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch using Home as the single control solution for HomeKit gadgets.
The app is still in beta for now, which means that not all accessories are working just yet, but Apple should significantly polish the app and improve support by the time iOS 10 makes its way to the public this fall.
Taking a closer look at the Home app, the first impression is that it delivers a fast, simple and convenient solution for controlling all connected products within your home.
Upon opening the Home app, a main screen will display a list of favorite accessories and favorite Scenes, allowing users to get quick access to their preferred functionality. Users can customize the wallpaper of the application and rename their home from the Settings section. Inviting additional users is also quick and easy, granting them permission to control HomeKit devices through the app.
In the Rooms section, users can add new accessories and create new Scenes, which will work with all HomeKit-connected devices within the household. Accessories, meanwhile, can be individually controlled. Simply tapping on the name of an accessory in the list will display a range of options, depending on the accessory in question.
