# Home

> Centralized smart home device management and automation platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Apple.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home/id1110145103 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 5,956 App Store ratings · 2,130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2016-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home/id1110145103/reviews.md

## What is Home?

Home tab makes it easier to navigate, organize, view and control all your smart home accessories.

A multi-camera view displays up to four cameras in the Home tab and you can scroll to see any additional cameras.

Adaptive Temperature sets your thermostat to automatically adjust when you’re on your way home, when you go to sleep, or when you’re away for an extended period of time.*

Guest access*** provides date and time- based access to locks, garage doors, and alarm systems for visitors in the Home app.

Activity History displays recent history for climate automations, garage door, door lock, security systems, and contact sensor events*

Siri makes it easy to use your voice to control accessories. Say a phrase like “Lock the front door,” or create a scene and say “Good night” to turn off all your lights.

Widgets on iPhone and iPad give you the ability to see the status of your home and access relevant accessories.

Control Center gives you quick access to control your favorite accessories and scenes and features a dedicated and customizable section for additional accessories and scenes. 

Robot vacuum cleaners can clean your whole home or specific rooms through the app or using Siri.**

Grid Forecast uses data from your local electric grid to show when it will be running on cleaner sources, so you can plan when to charge devices or run appliances. (Contiguous US Only)

Electricity usage and rate plan information are displayed for eligible customers when connecting their utility account to the Home app. (US only)

Home app on Apple Watch displays relevant accessories you'll most likely need at top for immediate access and then all accessories in favorites, cameras, and rooms.

HomePod or other AirPlay-enabled speakers can be added in the Home app to control your smart home and play music in any room in your house.

HomePod and Apple TV act as a home hub to manage your home while you’re away. Automatically run scenes and control accessories based on your location, the time of day, a sensor detection, or the action of an accessory.

HomeKit Secure Video**** lets you view live video and recordings as well as get rich notifications when people, pets, vehicles, or package deliveries are detected from your security cameras or video doorbell. View a 10-day recording history in the Home app, and you can share or save recordings.

Adaptive Lighting** lets you set compatible lightbulbs to automatically adjust their color temperature throughout the day to help maximize comfort and productivity. Wake up in the morning to warm colors, stay alert midday with cooler tones, and wind down at night by removing blue light.

*  Requires a home hub, such as Apple TV or HomePod and a compatible Matter thermostat. Users must be using the latest version of Apple Home and have location services enabled for Home app and Home Accessories. 
** Requires an Apple TV or HomePod acting as a home hub.
*** Guests need to be using the latest iOS version with iCloud enabled. 
**** Requires a HomePod or Apple TV as a home hub and an iCloud+ plan.

## Key features

- Multi-camera view
- Adaptive temperature control
- Guest access
- Activity history
- Voice control with Siri
- Widgets for quick access
- HomeKit Secure Video

## What do users think of Home?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Works well
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
- 🚀 Reliable when it works

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Devices frequently show as 'not responding'
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Limited compatibility with non-Apple devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Automations not working as expected
- Devices randomly disappearing from the app
- Invitations not being received
- Camera playback issues
- Siri commands not recognized

**Most requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved automation capabilities
- Better troubleshooting tools
- Backup and restore functionality
- Expanded device compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home/id1110145103/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The worst tech ever

*2026-08-19, version 2.8*

It’s seems like no one has ever put any consideration into actually having the tech work. Takes forever to load. Constantly malfunctions. Doesn’t connect to the hardware. The list goes on.

### 1/5 — No update or way to troubleshoot problems

*2026-08-18, version 2.8*

Can not connect my pod and there’s no way to troubleshoot shoot it from here.

### 1/5 — FIX IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*2026-08-17, version 2.8*

FIX IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’VE HAD IT WITH THESE SMART ACCESSORIES DISCONNECTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! U FIX THEM RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — If only…

*2026-08-15, version 2.8*

This app would be alot better if it allowed you to use all smart home brands. I don’t want to pay 100 dollars for a single Hue light bulb.

### 2/5 — Mkerda

*2026-08-11, version 2.8*

Es una basura me arruinó el teléfono ya no se apaga mi celular

### 5/5 — 🏆 感谢 Apple Home 不嫌弃老设备！

*2026-08-11, version 2.8*

我的第一代 Aqara Hub（ZHWG11LM）网关已经被小米和Aqara 嫌弃了，连他们自己的 App 都不愿意再支持自己的产品，在你这里Apple Home 居然还可以正常使用。

现在我甚至可以直接对 Siri 说：「Siri，关网关的灯」，它真的就把网关自己的彩色灯关掉了。😄

别人家的逻辑是：设备老了 → 不支持 → 换新的。

Apple Home 却是：哦？第一代？还能用？那就继续用呗。😎

         希望 Apple Home继续保持，哪天能看到更新的、更方便的功能展现，不要轻易放弃那些还能正常工作的老设备！

——一个正在使用“老古董”的用户 🤭🤭

### 2/5 — Limited and Weak

*2026-08-10, version 2.8*

It routinely loses connectivity with our “smart” accessories making this app pretty useless due to its lack of dependability.

### 1/5 — So bad

*2026-08-10, version 2.8*

I’m forced to download to access devices. So shet. So bad hate it so much!!!!!!!!!!!!! So poo 

Note-  use to be good but keep changing stuff. The more they change the less things work 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

### 5/5 — Best home app on the market.

*2026-08-07, version 2.8*

Best home app on the market. I love how reliable and everything works together.

### 1/5 — Pire appli

*2026-08-07, version 2.8*

Compliqué quand que ca devrait pas

## Frequently asked questions about Home

### What does the Home app do?

The Home app allows you to easily navigate, organize, view, and control all your smart home accessories from a single interface. It supports a wide range of devices, including cameras, thermostats, lights, locks, and more.

### What are the key features of the Home app?

Key features include a multi-camera view, adaptive temperature control for thermostats, guest access for visitors, activity history logs, voice control via Siri, widgets for quick access, and HomeKit Secure Video for enhanced security camera monitoring.

### Is the Home app free to use?

Yes, the Home app is free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices are compatible with the Home app?

The app is designed to work with a wide array of smart home accessories that are compatible with HomeKit. Specific features like adaptive temperature and certain automations may require a home hub such as Apple TV or HomePod.

### How can I use the Home app for home automation?

You can automate your home by creating scenes that control multiple accessories with a single command, like saying "Good night" to turn off lights. You can also set up automations based on location, time of day, sensor detection, or accessory actions, especially when using a home hub.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8 — 2025-12-12

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

### 2.7 — 2025-09-15

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

### 2.6 — 2025-04-17

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

### 2.1 — 2024-09-16

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

### 2.0 — 2023-10-30

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements

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