HomeKit framework

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Apple framework software framework

HomeKit framework is Apple's software framework that enables iOS apps and Siri to configure, communicate with, and control compatible smart home accessories.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Apple framework →
software framework →
abbreviation HAP →
APIName HomeKit →
category home automation →
developer Apple Inc. →
documentationURL https://developer.apple.com/homekit/ →
enables Siri control of accessories →
automation rules →
home automation →
home configuration →
remote control of accessories →
room-based organization →
scenes →
zone-based organization →
headerFrameworkName HomeKit.framework →
integratesWith Apple Home app →
Siri →
iCloud →
introducedAt WWDC 2014 →
introducedBy Apple Inc. →
introducedWith iOS 8 →
partOf Apple developer frameworks →
platform iOS →
iPadOS →
macOS →
tvOS →
primaryClassPrefix HM →
programmingLanguage Objective-C →
Swift →
requires MFi certification for hardware accessories →
securityFeature end-to-end encryption →
local network privacy controls →
pairing authentication →
supports Matter standard →
cameras →
garage doors →
lights →
locks →
notifications from accessories →
outlets →
sensors →
smart home accessories →
thermostats →
triggers based on accessory state →
triggers based on location →
triggers based on time →
window coverings →
usedBy Apple Home app →
third-party iOS apps →
uses HomeKit Accessory Protocol →
Referenced by (8)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Apple TV ("HomeKit") →
tvOS ("HomeKit") →
supports
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2014 ("HomeKit") →
announced
HomeKit framework ("HomeKit") →
APIName
iOS →
feature
HomeKit framework ("HomeKit.framework") →
headerFrameworkName
Siri ("HomeKit") →
integratedWith
Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2014 ("HomeKit") →
introduced
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