# VIZ Designer for HomeKit

> Create custom HomeKit control apps with a PC/Mac designer. (iPhone/iPad app by mediola - connected living AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-designer-for-homekit/id1585806397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mediola - connected living AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/797606902)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2021-11-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-designer-for-homekit/id1585806397/reviews.md

## What is VIZ Designer for HomeKit?

CREATE YOUR OWN APP FOR APPLE HOMEKIT

Everyone who wants to go beyond the standardized operating logic and design of the Apple Home app can now benefit of our revolutionary solution. The new VIZ Designer brings your vision of a home app to life. Just control the functions of your HomeKit devices with a self-designed control app in a stylish and customized look and feel.


How does it work? – It's absolutely simple!

Download the VIZ Designer app to your mobile device. Then use the VIZ Designer app to import the HomeKit devices from your Apple Home app to your VIZ Designer account.Now download the required VIZ Designer software for your PC/Mac from our website (included in the app price). Use the software and its features to create your individual app-design. Then download the created app layout (called "remote") to your mobile device and control your devices directly with your individual VIZ Designer app.

Be creative and control your home with an app that is as individual as you are. You will be amazed!


TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

Use the free test mode of the VIZ Designer software to try out all functions to create your own app layout based on demo devices. Via preview you can see how your app will look like and how the navigation or pop-ups work.
More information: https://www.viz-designer.com/download


THE UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE VIZ DESIGNER AT A GLANCE:

Sensationally flexible – simply design your own home app

Your home, your devices and your individually styled home control app! Feel the freedom of ultimate flexibility and define functions and graphic design by yourself. Arrange everything just the way you like it best. And if your family members want their own designs? No problem. You can save any number of different app designs for each of your family members and much more.


App Designer with unique tools and functions

Use intuitive tools and function elements such as widgets, buttons, text fields, sliders, round sliders, color pickers, pop-ups, analog meters, web elements and much more. Combine everything according to your ideas and create a personal look & feel for your home control user interface.


Icon sets and controls in different styles and colors included

Use the large pool of included icons, images and controls in many beautiful styles and different colors to make the look of your app a real eye-catcher.


Personalize your app by importing your own images and graphics

In addition to the many inclusive graphic styles, you can completely customize your app with your individual images. Simply import your own images or graphics and use them as button images, status displays, background graphics and much more.


Define one-touch scenes and groups

Define device groups and scenarios by combining devices and assigning functions. Control lights, shutters, heating etc. with just a tap or a swipe gesture.


Integrate websites and camera images into your app design

Enhance the functionality and design of your app by the additional integration of websites and images of your surveillance cameras or door intercoms.


It’s easy to create your own personal smart living experience!

Once you have finished designing your app with the free VIZ Designer software, you simply transfer it to your VIZ Designer app on your iOS devices via your personal account. Since the VIZ Designer software is only required for the design process and not for the operation, you can close it as soon as the editing process is complete. To control your devices, only the VIZ Designer app is required.


IMPORTANT NOTE:
To control your HomeKit devices with the VIZ Designer app it is necessary to create the app user interface with the included VIZ Designer software first. The VIZ Designer software is available for MacOS and Windows.

Check www.viz-designer.com for more information.

## Key features

- Design custom HomeKit control apps
- Import HomeKit devices
- Intuitive design tools and widgets
- Customizable icons and graphics
- Define scenes and device groups
- Integrate websites and camera feeds

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-designer-for-homekit/id1585806397/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super customizable!

*2026-02-16*

I just came across this app for designing my Apple Home controls using an iPad. While they include a TON of pre-made controls and buttons, I absolutely love how much control you have to create a completely unique design by easily importing your own custom button and background images. They also support importing .gif files which allowed me to create some cool animations for the panel. They have been very quick to respond to any issues I had. 

My only wish is that they update the app to include custom button click sound effect controls.

### 1/5 — Seems to have abandoned this app. Don’t purchase.

*2025-05-25, version 1.3.7*

Good app with tons of potential. Zero support. It appears that the developer has abandoned this app but happy to continue to take your money. No support contact on the website. I reach out to the developer via their FB page and have heard nothing back. It is a good app, but I think the longevity of it is limited. Expect a future update on to HomeKit will break something and the developer won’t fix it. New home automation products will likely not work either. I wish someone had written this review before I purchased. Buyer beware.

### 2/5 — Import von Szenen aus der Home App funktionieren leider nicht

*2024-11-03*

Ich hatte es mir einfach vorgestellt: Ein Button startet eine Szene, die in der Home App erstellt wurde.

### 5/5 — Great for people with some skills

*2024-09-13*

This is not an entry level app, and it's not perfect. But this is the closest thing to a customizable home console app for homekit I could find, and it's pretty amazing. I've had an iPad pro displaying a "home console" designed with Viz Designer on my entry wall for the past 6 months. Techy friends are impressed with it and I love showing them what it can do. While I had some trouble getting it up and running, it's been working near perfectly 24/7 for the past 6 months.

### 5/5 — Great app, one minor issue though

*2024-06-14*

I put my iPad into guided access. Works well no issues until the last update. Over night, the app appears to crash. No reason why. Attempted to reinstall it and it’s still crashing in the middle of the night. Ruled out guided access as the culprit by testing another app.

### 4/5 — Needs HomeKit thermostats

*2024-05-10, version 1.3.4*

Does not appear to support HomeKit thermostats

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2024-02-26*

I've been neck-deep in this app for the past two days creating a smart home console for my wall-mounted iPad.

### 5/5 — Endlich!

*2024-01-12*

Ich benutze die Produkte von Mediola schon eine ganze Weile. Sehr begeistert bin ich über diese App, mit der man tolle Displays für iPads, die an eine Wand montiert sind, erstellen kann. Und: der Support ist fantastisch! Vielen Dank, mediola

### 1/5 — Poor design and no updates

*2023-11-20*

Very buggy and the integration is very clunky!  I would say they need to update the user interface and be able to use full home templates!  And the documentation is very poorly written!

### 3/5 — Needs Improvment

*2023-11-04*

The idea and the design aspect is good but I am having issue controlling some of my Philips hue light bulbs. The strange thing is the execute command is able to toggle some of my hue light bulbs but not others of the exact same type. The app was able to discover all lights but it is not able to control all. Also, the app is able to display the status of my Lutron dimmers but again the toggle command doesn’t work.

## Frequently asked questions about VIZ Designer for HomeKit

### What does VIZ Designer for HomeKit do?

VIZ Designer for HomeKit allows you to create your own personalized app interface for controlling your Apple HomeKit devices. It goes beyond the standard Home app by offering extensive customization options for both the look and feel, as well as the control logic.

### How do I create a custom app with VIZ Designer?

First, download the VIZ Designer app to your mobile device and import your HomeKit devices. Then, download the VIZ Designer software for your PC/Mac from their website. Use the software to design your app layout with various tools and widgets, then download the created layout back to your mobile device to control your home.

### Is there a cost to use VIZ Designer?

The VIZ Designer software for PC/Mac is included with the app price. There is a free test mode available for the software that allows you to try out all functions and create app layouts using demo devices before purchasing.

### What kind of customization options are available?

You can customize your app with a wide range of tools including widgets, buttons, text fields, sliders, color pickers, and pop-ups. You can also use included icon sets and controls in various styles and colors, or import your own images and graphics for a truly unique look.

### Can I control multiple devices or create scenes?

Yes, you can define device groups and scenarios to control multiple devices simultaneously. This allows you to create one-touch scenes and group functions, such as controlling lights or heating with a single tap or swipe gesture.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.7 — 2025-04-03

* Bugfix: Commands and states did not work properly on iOS 18.4

### 1.3.6 — 2024-11-21

* Bugfix: Local HTTP requests did not work on iOS 18 because the permission dialog did not appear
* Bugfix: Opening other apps via App Intent URL did not work anymore on iOS 18

### 1.3.5 — 2024-11-11

* Bugfix: App had a black border on iPad mini

### 1.3.4 — 2024-04-24

* Bugfix: Status not working correctly of devices with multiple identical services (e.g. a device with multiple switches)
* Support for native "Color Temperature (mired)" command and status

### 1.3.3 — 2024-01-16

Fixed an issue in the new HomeKit data export caused by devices reporting "Infinity" as max value for some characteristics. No error message was shown, but the data did not get exported either.

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