# Signals for HomeKit — Smart Home Ready Communication > HomeKit light communication app for silent alerts and announcements. (iPhone/iPad app by CoreBits LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-for-homekit/id1453293391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CoreBits LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257463128) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 138 App Store ratings · 81 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-03-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-for-homekit/id1453293391/reviews.md ## What is Signals for HomeKit? *** Featured by Shane Whatley - "Will let you flash any of your HomeKit lights.. and either set the light back to the original state… or set it to a new state after flash. Really cool stuff!" *** Featured on 9to5Mac.com - "as a dad of three, I need less noise in our house, so I am really enjoying using Signals for HomeKit" *** Featured on iMore.com - “create tons of distinct signals that cover scenarios like announcing dinner time, or letting someone know that they are taking a little too much time in the shower.” *** Featured on AppleInsider.com - "Our favorite tips and tricks for making the most out of Apple HomeKit" *** Featured on HomeKitNews.com - "save your lungs, and get this app" *** Featured on HomeKitHero.com - "clever way to get someone’s attention in your home" Communication at home takes many forms — we want more of the dinner-time conversations, but we could do with less of the loud knocking on doors, banging on ceilings, and shouting up stairs. If you have a HomeKit home, why not take advantage of it, and use your lights to help communicate? Introducing Signals for HomeKit, the best way to communicate in the home, without all the shouting. Signals works with any of your bulbs, switches or outlets with lights attached - have a kid who plays video games with headphones on? Just tap on their light to give it a few flashes. Take it to a new level with the Signals Plus In-App Purchase, and put some meaning behind your flashes: - Create a Time to Go Signal to flash the kids bedroom lights, and then set their night lights green - A Dinner Time Signal can pulse lights in the bedrooms and the office, and then set them to blue - Even setup a “GET DOWN HERE NOW” signal, to flash the kids’ lights red, and keep them that way! Trigger your Signals in multiple ways — in the app, with your voice or automations using Siri Shortcuts, or with our beautiful Widgets! Whether you have kids, or someone in the family with a hearing disability, Signals for HomeKit can help quiet things down, and keep the conversations face to face, rather than shouted through the house. Requirements - Any HomeKit equipped light bulb, switch or outlet. Switches or outlets must be configured with a light attached. HomeKit must already be configured. - Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. iOS 15 required. Usage Notes: - If you have a bulb or switch with a slow ramp/fade rate, try shortening this rate in the manufacturers app, if the flash isn't noticeable - if this doesn't work, please let us know at https://www.homemadeautomation.com/contact-us, so we can help find a solution! ## Key features - Customizable light signals - Voice control with Siri Shortcuts - Widget support for quick triggers - Announce dinner time - Alert for shower time - Set light states after flashing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Signals Plus | $4.99 | one-time | | Signals Automate Plus | $12.99 | one-time | | Signals Plus | $4.99 | one-time | | Signals Automate | $8.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Signals for HomeKit? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Great concept for notifications - 👍 Useful for reminders (e.g., insulin) - 💡 Can trigger shortcuts - 💡 Good for getting attention - 👍 Intuitive UI - 👍 Responsive developer support - 💡 Can pulse lights and return to prior state **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy and unreliable - 🐛 Freezes and becomes unresponsive - 🐛 Settings revert unexpectedly - 🐛 Does not do what it advertises - 🐛 Limited free version - 🐛 Inconsistent execution of changes - 🐛 Tedious to set brightness/color - 🐛 Startling strobe effects - 🐛 Does not create scenes in Home app - 🐛 Does not automate via iPhone - 🐛 Mac version requires extra purchase - 🐛 No support for HomeKit automations - 🐛 Free version is too limited - 🐛 Paid app with no support - 🐛 Lifx lights not viewable - 🐛 Not clear about Mac compatibility - 🐛 Does not work with MacBook Pro - 🐛 Random color changes during signals - 🐛 Lights don't always turn off as intended - 🐛 Unable to restore original light state - 🐛 Clunky UI - 🐛 No documentation or help - 🐛 Tries to upsell immediately - 🐛 Free version can't be tested - 🐛 No family sharing for in-app purchase - 🐛 Shortcuts integration can get bogged down - 🐛 Sound recognition features requested - 🐛 Does not work consistently - 🐛 App launch stalls - 🐛 Long delay times - 🐛 No response from bulbs - 🐛 Flashing between colors/groups requested - 🐛 Pulse setting too fast - 🐛 Flash duration doesn't update - 🐛 Basic functionality missing (light groups) - 🐛 No extensible features - 🐛 Can't recommend purchasing at this time - 🐛 Does not work with HomeKit automations, only shortcuts - 🐛 App garbage - 🐛 Not ready for prime time - 🐛 Occasionally pulls off its only trick - 🐛 Asked to review with every change - 🐛 Not intuitive - 🐛 Does not work - 🐛 Ineligible for refund - 🐛 No use case worth the panic/stress - 🐛 Cannot link signal into home or personal automation - 🐛 Does not recognize all HomeKit lights - 🐛 Only Siri commands - 🐛 Cannot create signal based on text message - 🐛 Paid for full version, cannot link to HomeKit - 🐛 Gimmicky - 🐛 No refund - 🐛 Gave developer free money - 🐛 No point of free version - 🐛 Needs lots of improvements - 🐛 Shortcut list won't refresh - 🐛 Not cheap for what it offers - 🐛 Can't get a refund - 🐛 No idea how it's supposed to work - 🐛 Blank screen on launch - 🐛 Remains on when it should turn off - 🐛 Doesn't work well - 🐛 Very long delay time - 🐛 Would love ability to use signal as part of automation - 🐛 Poor execution - 🐛 Sometimes works, most times no - 🐛 Super limited - 🐛 Can't trigger from HomePod or via automations - 🐛 If there is a way to integrate with automations, please let me know - 🐛 Can we get support for shortcut home automations? - 🐛 Lights may or may not return to current state - 🐛 Sometimes they stay bright - 🐛 Sometimes they don't come on at all - 🐛 Gets a no response every time - 🐛 Flashes lights as expected, no complaints - 🐛 Simple way to perform actions - 🐛 Flashes lights for dinner and lunch - 🐛 Flashes lights to let SO know when on break - 🐛 Excited to incorporate into other shortcuts - 🐛 Wonder if planning sound recognition for HomeKit - 🐛 Great concept, implemented well - 🐛 Creating new signal and selecting lights is easy - 🐛 Not terribly intuitive when it comes to signal commands - 🐛 Selecting color doesn't work consistently - 🐛 Other little issues - 🐛 Hope they continue to refine - 🐛 Latest update is superb - 🐛 Enjoying using it - 🐛 App support is excellent - 🐛 Please add ability to add to HomeKit scene - 🐛 Gives message of 'Looking for lights' - 🐛 Have to close out app completely - 🐛 Latest update for Leviton switches improves effectiveness - 🐛 Lights flash to remind children it's time for bed - 🐛 Great for getting attention of anyone in the house - 🐛 Flash lights when dinner's ready **Commonly reported bugs** - App becomes unresponsive - App freezes - Settings revert back after glitching - Does not recognize all HomeKit lights - Does not automate anything via the phone - Inconsistent results with restoring Adaptive Lighting - Strobes in a startling way - Lights randomly change color during signals - End state of lights is incorrect - App does not work with MacBook Pro - App launch stalls at a blank screen - Lifx lights not viewable in the app - Flash duration doesn't update - App does not work consistently - App launch stalls - Gets a no response every time - App asks to review with every change - App gives message of 'Looking for lights' - Lights remain on when they should turn off - Shortcut errors when running - App doesn't work well - Very long delay time - Sometimes works, most times no - It'll flash your lights, maybe kind of - They may or may not return to their current state - Sometimes they'll stay bright - Sometimes they don't come on at all - App is garbage - Does not work - No response - Buggy and not really working - Poor execution - Not working. Junk - Garbage - Inconsistent & Unreliable - Buggy **Most requested features** - Ability to create signals based on text messages - Support for all HomeKit lights - Link signals into Home or personal automation - Make setting brightness/color across all lights less tedious - Improve strobe effect to be less startling - Create scenes in the Home app - Automate via iPhone - Unlock automations on Mac without extra purchase - Support for HomeKit automations - Improve free version functionality - Provide documentation and help - Add support for light groups - Implement extensible features like flashing between colors - Adjustable frequency slider for flash/strobe - Make pulse setting less imperceptible/faster - Fix issues with Lifx lights not showing up - Clarify Mac compatibility before purchase - Fix random color changes during signals - Ensure lights turn off as intended - Reliably restore original light state - Improve UI and make it more intuitive - Add sound recognition features for HomeKit - Allow adding to HomeKit scenes - Fix the 'Looking for lights' issue - Add family sharing for in-app purchases - Improve shortcuts integration for many lights - Support for HomeKit automations when sensors trigger - Allow flashing between a group of colors - Make the pulse setting more functional - Fix flash duration update issues - Make the app free or remove fees - Add dark mode - Add advanced analytics dashboard ## Recent user reviews (10 of 81) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signals-for-homekit/id1453293391/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Buggy *2026-03-10* I really want to like this app. It does everything I need, but it becomes unresponsive, it freezes, and some settings just can’t be changed (like the time it takes between repeating the shortcut. The app just reverts back to 3 minutes after glitching out.) Really unfortunate as others have said because the concept here is fantastic. Just poor development. ### 1/5 — crashes *2025-10-05, version 2.9* looks nice but it just crashes when you click a device ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-06-16, version 2.9* Something that Apple should make part of their home app ### 5/5 — Good *2025-05-20, version 2.9* Very good ### 5/5 — Simples e genial *2025-02-09, version 2.9* Simplesmente funciona. ### 1/5 — Does not do what it advertised *2024-11-15* In the app add it showed you could create a signal based on a text message from your spouse. Nowhere in the app is this possible on an iPhone. Only Siri commands. It also did not recognize all of my HomeKit lights. **Developer response:** Hi, This automation is possible through Apple’s Shortcuts app, and automations can be created when receiving text messages from your spouse. The Shortcuts app is the only way that Apple allows this kind of automation, and Signals integrates with it cleanly, along with all other possible triggered by the Shortcuts app. M ### 5/5 — dekanka *2024-10-09, version 2.9* best off ### 1/5 — I got robbed. *2024-09-27, version 2.9* You cannot link signal into home or personal automation. ### 2/5 — Inconsistent & Unreliable *2024-09-23* I *really* wanted to like this app, and to be able to use it with the enthusiasm and confidence that other users seem to (at least, at the time). But unfortunately, whatever magic this app may have had at one time, that time has since passed; rarely—if ever—does it successfully execute the assigned changes, and although there are workarounds to restoring Adaptive Lighting upon completion, these are likewise unreliable with inconsistent results. You’re invited to make the your Signal “more meaningful” by setting the lights to a specific state/brightness when it‘s finished—yet just trying to apply the same brightness/color across all the lights used is made incredibly tedious since both of these systems are so uninformative. It’s an app with a *lot* of potential; maybe the Mac version—which supposedly offers more features and functionality—provides a better experience? But as things stand, I definitely wouldn’t have spent money on it if I’d known this would be the outcome. ### 1/5 — Version gratuite frustrante *2024-08-13* La version gratuite est tellement limitée qu'il est difficile de se faire un opnion sur la version payante. ## Frequently asked questions about Signals for HomeKit ### What does Signals for HomeKit do? Signals for HomeKit allows you to use your HomeKit-enabled lights to communicate silently throughout your home. You can create custom light patterns and colors to signal various events, get attention, or convey messages without needing to shout or make noise. ### What are the key features of Signals for HomeKit? Key features include creating distinct light signals, triggering them via the app, voice commands with Siri Shortcuts, or widgets. The Signals Plus in-app purchase unlocks advanced features like timed signals and setting specific light states after a flash. ### How much does Signals for HomeKit cost? The base app is free to download and use. Additional advanced features are available through an in-app purchase called Signals Plus. Pricing for this upgrade is not specified in the description. ### What are the requirements to use Signals for HomeKit? You need a HomeKit-equipped light bulb, switch, or outlet. If using a switch or outlet, it must have a light attached. Your HomeKit system must already be configured. The app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 15 or later. ### Who would benefit from using Signals for HomeKit? This app is beneficial for families with children, especially those who play with headphones, or for individuals with hearing disabilities. It helps reduce household noise and facilitates clearer, face-to-face communication. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.9 — 2024-03-21 A few small bug fixes - thanks to those who reported them!! ### 2.8 — 2024-03-04 A few bug fixes ### 2.7 — 2024-02-29 A few bug fixes ### 2.6 — 2023-09-26 New OS? No problem, Signals for HomeKit has some great new features to go with it! - Interactive Widgets - your Signals can run seamlessly from a Widget without needing to launch the app! - More options - the Small Widget now supports up to two Signals, and we've introduced a brand new Extra Large Widget on iPad, support up to 16 Signals (or even just 1, reeeeaaaalllly big one!) - Standby mode works GREAT when mounted in the kitchen (done making dinner, just quickly swipe to the Signals Widget, and hit the 'Dinner Time' Signal! iPad Widgets are awesome on a wall mounted HomeKit controller, too! ### 2.5 — 2023-09-18 New OS? No problem, Signals for HomeKit has some great new features to go with it! - Interactive Widgets - your Signals can run seamlessly from a Widget without needing to launch the app! - More options - the Small Widget now supports up to two Signals, and we've introduced a brand new Extra Large Widget on iPad, support up to 16 Signals (or even just 1, reeeeaaaalllly big one!) - Standby mode works GREAT when mounted in the kitchen (done making dinner, just quickly swipe to the Signals Widget, and hit the 'Dinner Time' Signal! iPad Widgets are awesome on a wall mounted HomeKit controller, too! ## Apps similar to Signals for HomeKit | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HomeLights for HomeKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homelights-for-homekit/id6448572776) | 4.8 (73) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Home+ 6](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-6/id995994352) | 4.4 (1,002) | $14.99 | Lifestyle | | [HomeRun 2 for HomeKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homerun-2-for-homekit/id1527725746) | 3.7 (44) | Free | Lifestyle | | [HomePass for HomeKit & Matter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepass-for-homekit-and-matter/id1330266650) | 4.2 (282) | Free | Lifestyle | | [HomeCam for HomeKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecam-for-homekit/id1292995895) | 3.7 (233) | $7.99 | Lifestyle | | [HomePaper for HomeKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepaper-for-homekit/id1560790119) | 4.6 (65) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by CoreBits LLC - [Bills to Budget Planner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bills-to-budget-planner/id1636872963) - [Mind Map with Brainstorm/AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mind-map-with-brainstormai/id6736348574) - [GLP 1 Tracker - Within Reach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glp-1-tracker-within-reach/id6754293786) All apps by CoreBits LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1257463128 ## Related topics [signals for homekit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/signals-for-homekit) · [meross](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/meross) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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