# Hearth for HomeKit — Smart Home Wall Dashboard

> Smart home wall dashboard for HomeKit accessories, with customizable display options. (iPhone/iPad app by Jiacheng Jiang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearth-for-homekit/id6757917280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jiacheng Jiang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220310204)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, German, Chinese
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-09-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearth-for-homekit/id6757917280/reviews.md

## What is Hearth for HomeKit?

Turn an unused iPad—or an iPhone in landscape—into a calm, always-ready HomeKit dashboard.

Hearth works directly with the homes, rooms, and accessories already configured in the Apple Home app. It brings the status and controls you use most into an interface designed for a wall-mounted display, kitchen counter, or bedside stand. Hearth Free remains usable without a subscription.

See your home at a glance

• Browse and control HomeKit lights, thermostats, curtains, and other compatible accessories by room
• Check room temperature, humidity, and sensor status at a glance
• Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit
• See and control Apple Music playback from the dashboard

Made for an always-on display

• Use a built-in gradient or your own photo as the room background
• Choose a light, dark, or background-matched interface
• Enter a low-distraction screensaver when idle
• Adjust dashboard and screensaver brightness separately
• Choose digital, analog, or minimal clock styles
• Configure Auto-Sleep, Night Mode, and OLED burn-in protection
• Use a HomeKit presence sensor—or experimental, on-device camera detection while Hearth is visible—to wake when someone arrives

Focused, direct control

• Control individual lights or light groups already set up in the Apple Home app
• Set thermostat target temperatures and operating modes
• Control curtains, blinds, and other compatible opening accessories
• Choose which control cards, sensors, and active devices appear in each room

Free and Pro

Hearth Free includes one active room, core accessory controls, room status, built-in gradients, basic display settings, and the digital screensaver.

Hearth Pro unlocks every room and zone in the current home, custom photo backgrounds, adaptive appearance, additional screensaver styles, OLED protection, Night Mode, Presence Wake, active-device selection, and iCloud settings sync. Choose Lifetime Pro as a one-time purchase, or Pro Monthly as an auto-renewing monthly subscription with a one-month free trial for eligible customers.

Before you start

• Hearth requires a HomeKit home and compatible accessories already configured in the Apple Home app
• The iPhone version currently works in landscape only
• Apple Music playback controls require an active Apple Music subscription
• Presence Wake can use a compatible sensor from the Apple Home app; experimental camera detection works only while Hearth is visible and processes frames on device
• Night Mode shows black content at minimum brightness; it does not turn off the physical backlight on an LCD iPad
• Use Apple's Guided Access to turn the device into a dedicated household control panel

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- HomeKit accessory control by room
- Room status monitoring (temperature, humidity)
- Customizable backgrounds and interface themes
- Low-distraction screensaver with clock styles
- Presence sensor integration for wake-up
- Apple Music playback controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hearth Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearth-for-homekit/id6757917280/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Very promising

*2026-08-21*

This app is so close to being good. Hopefully they add a few features that would make this an indispensable app for me. They need to add that you can see all your controls for your whole house in one dashboard. You don’t have to click on each zone to see the controls. They need to add Fahrenheit as a temperature setting and it doesn’t seem to be able to see smart fans or smart plugs if they add those things, this app would be phenomenal.

## Frequently asked questions about Hearth for HomeKit

### What is Hearth for HomeKit?

Hearth for HomeKit is a smart home dashboard application that turns an iPad or iPhone into a dedicated control panel for your HomeKit accessories. It allows you to see and control devices by room, monitor sensor data, and customize the display.

### Does Hearth for HomeKit have ads?

No, Hearth for HomeKit does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with an optional one-time purchase for premium features.

### What are the features of Hearth Free?

Hearth Free includes control for one active room, core accessory controls, room status displays, built-in gradients for backgrounds, basic display settings, and a digital screensaver. It provides essential functionality for managing your smart home.

### What does Hearth Lifetime Pro unlock?

Hearth Lifetime Pro is a one-time in-app purchase that unlocks all rooms and zones, custom photo backgrounds, adaptive appearance, additional screensaver styles, OLED protection, Night Mode, Presence Wake, active-device selection, and iCloud settings sync.

### What devices is Hearth for HomeKit compatible with?

Hearth for HomeKit is compatible with iPhones and iPads. The iPhone version currently operates in landscape mode only.

### How often is Hearth for HomeKit updated?

The latest version of Hearth for HomeKit is 1.2, which was last updated on August 23, 2026. Updates typically bring new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### Is Hearth for HomeKit suitable for children?

Hearth for HomeKit has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app's interface is designed to be straightforward for controlling smart home devices.

### Can I use Hearth for HomeKit without a subscription?

Yes, Hearth for HomeKit does not require a subscription. The core features are available in the free version, and advanced features can be unlocked with a one-time purchase of Hearth Lifetime Pro.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-09-09

Hearth 1.4 makes dedicated wall displays more flexible and responsive.

• Turn off Auto-Sleep in Display & Sleep to keep the dashboard visible until you put it to sleep
• Try experimental, on-device camera Presence Wake while Hearth is visible
• Try every Hearth Pro feature free for one month with Pro Monthly if eligible, or choose Lifetime Pro once
• See clear camera permission, interruption, availability, and thermal-status feedback

### 1.3 — 2026-09-04

Hearth 1.3 brings your entire home together in a clearer, more reliable dashboard.

• See and control every room from one Home dashboard
• Find display, dashboard, screensaver, home, and data options in a clearer Settings layout
• Enjoy smoother, more reliable media playback and artwork transitions
• More reliable HomeKit sensor recovery, iCloud settings sync, and Active Devices preferences
• Improved screensaver sizing, dashboard readability, and auto-sleep controls

### 1.2 — 2026-08-23

Hearth 1.2 delivers some of your most-requested improvements.

• Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit with smoother climate controls
• Use the full Hearth experience on iPhone in landscape
• Use Hearth entirely in German
• Improved HomeKit light-group control and settings sync reliability
• Improved Presence Wake, screensaver, and Night Mode transitions

### 1.1 — 2026-08-05

Hearth 1.1 adds clearer guidance for long-running wall dashboards and makes support easier to reach.

• Added clear display-care guidance during onboarding and in Settings
• Added privacy-safe feedback from inside the app
• Added a direct path from room settings to global app settings
• Fixed Night Mode scheduling and screensaver timing after returning from the background
• Clarified LCD blackout behavior and the sensor required for Presence Wake

### 1.0 — 2026-07-30

No release notes.

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