HomeKit

[ipedro]

I've installed the iOS8 GM. How do you use HomeKit? I understand it doesn't have a central app. I've tried asking Siri about it and she doesn't seem to understand.

EDIT: I've figured it out but can't delete the thread. HomeKit is a developer framework, not a user facing app. Devs will build apps and plug their devices via their apps into iOS using HomeKit. Siri will then understand how to manipulate those devices.

 

[emt1]

I've installed the iOS8 GM. How do you use HomeKit? I understand it doesn't have a central app. I've tried asking Siri about it and she doesn't seem to understand.

You don't, because there are no apps out for it yet. Wait until the public release.

 

[ipedro]

Since we're on the topic, has anyone found apps that work with HomeKit? Allegedly, August SmartLock was made to work with HomeKit from v1.0 but I haven't received my lock yet so I can't test it.

The only other app that I know will work with HomeKit is Phillips Hue but it doesn't seem like they've updated their app for iOS 8 yet.