Devices vs HomeWatch

Devices is the Apple HomeKit app that lets you manage and control smart home devices quickly and intuitively. Each device is represented by a specific icon. There is no complicated menu structure – all devices are shown in an overview and can be sorted by room or device type. In addition, the app boasts smart features such as device groups, scenes and triggers. Features • Clarity – All devices at a glance • Usability – Intuitive control via icons • Independence – Cross-vendor support for all HomeKit devices • Groups – Operate multiple devices of the same category simultaneously • Scenes – Combine various devices into a scene to trigger them • Time Trigger – Execute scenes at specific times • Room Locator Trigger – Execute scenes when you get to rooms • Location Trigger – Execute scenes when you get to locations • Device Trigger – Execute scenes when a device is in a specific state • Search – Find devices fast the smart way • Synchronization – Automatic adjustment via your Apple iCloud account • Authorization – Grant trusted persons access via Apple iCloud • Remote access – Control devices from anywhere in the world • Security – Protection against access by unauthorized third parties • Settings – Separate settings prevent accidental modification during everyday use • Apple Watch – All devices always close at hand • IFTTT – Connect your LinkDesk Room Locator with IFTTT • AR for HomeKit – Control HomeKit devices using ARKit 2 System Requirements • Requires a device with iOS 11.0 or later • Requires at least one smart home device that is compatible with Apple HomeKit • For remote access, an Apple TV 4K, Apple TV (4th generation), Apple TV (3rd generation), or iPad is required For further information on the Devices app please visit: www.linkdesk.com We’re always happy to help. Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions: info@linkdesk.com

I made an app for my Apple Watch to see a glanceable status of our home and to control our HomeKit devices. It worked so well on the watch, that I expanded it to a dashboard app for all our Apple devices. I have now added a configuration interface to make it compatible with any HomeKit enabled home setup. I hope some of you will find it useful. HOME VIEW The circle / grid with icons on the home view shows a color coded status of the rooms of the home: red when a door is open, yellow when a window is open, orange when the heating is on, cyan when lights are on and green when nothing is on. On the iPhone, iPad, tvOS and Mac the app also shows the time, date, cameras, feeds, events, reminders, a website and weather information. When there is rain, it will show a rain graph. ROOM VIEWS When a room is selected, the circle layout will show the scenes you can control in that room. The grid layout also shows the devices that can be controlled in that room. Additionally the room view has an information section. To the right it can show any characteristics from your devices. Below is a detail view that can show a camera view, a website, a temperature, humidity and climate history graphs. WIDGETS Fully customisable lock-screen and home-screen widgets. Tap / Clicking a widget item to go directly to a room view, execute a scene or launch any url-scheme. Customisable complications on the Watch can have actions to go directly to a room view and execute any scene. MENU BAR ITEMS On the Mac any HomeKit characteristic can be added to the menu bar and is kept up to date. CUSTOMISATION The interface can be fully customised. The user can add their own background images and icons from the photo library. Customise gradient overlays, icons, fonts, colours and more. Make it your own…