Smoother menus, better performance, fewer bugs. Just a tidy little update to keep things running great.
New Features * WEATHER INTEGRATION: Set your location in the settings to unlock current weather data. * WEATHER CONDITIONS IN WORKFLOWS: Use live weather data like temperature, humidity, precipitation (amount & probability), UV index, cloud cover, wind speed and visibility as conditions in your Workflows. * NEW START EVENTS: Trigger Workflows at sunrise or sunset – perfect for automating your home around natural light. * NEW STEPS: Add more control to your automations with repeat loops and a new wait step that pauses execution until a specific time. You can also just stop an execution. * RELATIVE VALUE CONTROL & TOGGLE ACCESSORIES: Dynamically increase or decrease device states – like boosting brightness by 10% – or toggle accessories without setting a specific target value. * SMART FOLDERS FOR WORKFLOWS: Create intelligent folders to quickly filter and organize your Workflows. We’ve also added text search, so you can find what you need even faster. * ERROR HANDLING: In the Workflow settings, you can now assign a device to be notified in case a Workflow execution fails. Improvements * HUB MODE ON MAC: Hub Mode can now be enabled on your Mac. * ENHANCED WORKFLOW UI: We’ve refined the look and feel of IF/ELSE steps and improved how you add conditions and actions. * MULTI-DEVICE ACTIONS: A single step can now control multiple devices and their properties, making complex automations even easier to build. Update now and bring smarter, more dynamic automation to your Apple Home!
New Features * WEATHER INTEGRATION: Set your location in the settings to unlock current weather data. * WEATHER CONDITIONS IN WORKFLOWS: Use live weather data like temperature, humidity, precipitation (amount & probability), UV index, cloud cover, wind speed and visibility as conditions in your Workflows. * NEW START EVENTS: Trigger Workflows at sunrise or sunset – perfect for automating your home around natural light. * NEW STEPS: Add more control to your automations with repeat loops and a new wait step that pauses execution until a specific time. You can also just stop an execution. * RELATIVE VALUE CONTROL & TOGGLE ACCESSORIES: Dynamically increase or decrease device states – like boosting brightness by 10% – or toggle accessories without setting a specific target value. * SMART FOLDERS FOR WORKFLOWS: Create intelligent folders to quickly filter and organize your Workflows. We’ve also added text search, so you can find what you need even faster. * ERROR HANDLING: In the Workflow settings, you can now assign a device to be notified in case a Workflow execution fails. Improvements * HUB MODE ON MAC: Hub Mode can now be enabled on your Mac. * ENHANCED WORKFLOW UI: We’ve refined the look and feel of IF/ELSE steps and improved how you add conditions and actions. * MULTI-DEVICE ACTIONS: A single step can now control multiple devices and their properties, making complex automations even easier to build. Update now and bring smarter, more dynamic automation to your Apple Home!
We’ve been working under the hood to make Controller even smarter and more intuitive – and this update lays important groundwork for the future! New Features & Improvements * Smarter Metadata: We’ve introduced a new metadata structure behind the scenes, paving the way for exciting future features. * Accessory Sorting: You can now sort not only rooms but also individual accessories – making your setup more organized than ever. * Unique Accessory Names: Controller now helps you automatically avoid duplicate names for devices, keeping things clear and conflict-free. * Better Naming with Room Prefixes: If you’re using room-based name prefixes, you’ll notice improved handling when moving accessories or renaming rooms. * Navigate to Rooms Faster: From the accessory details, you can now jump directly to the room view for quicker navigation. Bug Fixes * Fixed an issue where some users couldn’t select characteristics when creating service groups. * Resolved a bug where camera streams failed to load correctly for some users. * Many smaller improvements under the hood to make the app more stable and reliable. Update now and enjoy a cleaner, smarter experience with Controller for HomeKit! As always, your feedback helps us make the app even better – thank you!
We’ve been working under the hood to make Controller even smarter and more intuitive – and this update lays important groundwork for the future! New Features & Improvements * Smarter Metadata: We’ve introduced a new metadata structure behind the scenes, paving the way for exciting future features. * Accessory Sorting: You can now sort not only rooms but also individual accessories – making your setup more organized than ever. * Unique Accessory Names: Controller now helps you automatically avoid duplicate names for devices, keeping things clear and conflict-free. * Better Naming with Room Prefixes: If you’re using room-based name prefixes, you’ll notice improved handling when moving accessories or renaming rooms. * Navigate to Rooms Faster: From the accessory details, you can now jump directly to the room view for quicker navigation. Bug Fixes * Fixed an issue where some users couldn’t select characteristics when creating service groups. * Resolved a bug where camera streams failed to load correctly for some users. * Many smaller improvements under the hood to make the app more stable and reliable. Update now and enjoy a cleaner, smarter experience with Controller for HomeKit! As always, your feedback helps us make the app even better – thank you!
Fixed an issue where the app remained in the redacted state for longer than intended during startup for some users.
* Improved text readability in the Floor Plan. * Added the Floor Plan to our URL scheme. * Introduced step-by-step guides where they’re most useful. * Workflows can now be activated or deactivated more easily. * If a scene fails to execute in a workflow, a retry will now be attempted. * You can now copy URLs and view IF/ELSE steps in workflows even outside of Edit Mode. * Fixed an issue where some widgets were no longer readable in Tinted Mode. * Resolved an issue where the Hub Mode stopped working for some users after a few days. * Fixed an issue where the wrong image was displayed in a Floor Plan widget. * Accessibility: Improved VoiceOver support in device details. Thank you for your valuable feedback, which helped us implement many of these improvements!
We’re excited to share the latest updates and improvements in this release, all inspired by your valuable feedback—thank you for helping us make the app better! * Workflow steps can now be duplicated. * The last workflow execution is now displayed directly within the workflow and serves as a shortcut to the workflow logs. * A PIN code can be set for the screensaver. * A default brightness can be defined, which will be applied automatically after disabling the screensaver. * Devices used in workflows can be displayed via the context menu of the respective workflow. * Improved power consumption for battery-powered cameras in Hub Mode. * Connection issues are now displayed directly on the home screen. * Enhanced naming process for new workflows. * Fixed an issue where Hub Mode would only execute workflows correctly after a restart in some cases.
New Features * IF / ELSE IN WORKFLOWS: Add powerful logic to your automations for greater flexibility and precision. Improvements * DYNAMIC NOTIFICATIONS: Notifications in Workflows now support variables, enabling personalized and context-aware messages. * CROSS-DAY TIME RANGES: Conditions based on time ranges now function seamlessly across days. * ENHANCED VIRTUAL SWITCHES: Virtual switches now also execute Workflows triggered by their linked physical switch. * RESTART ONBOARDING: The onboarding process can now be restarted anytime from the settings. Bug Fixes * Resolved an issue where physical switches could not trigger the same Workflow multiple times consecutively in some cases. * Fixed an issue where the Floor Plan could not be controlled on iPad Mini. Update now to explore these enhancements and take your automations to the next level!
Minor improvements and bug fixes. Release Notes for Version 7.4: Have you ever felt limited by Apple Home automations? We’re thrilled to introduce Hub Mode, a groundbreaking feature that unlocks new possibilities for your smart home automations. * Hub Mode: Enable Hub Mode on one of your devices and unlock a whole new range of automation possibilities. * New Events: Automate your Apple Home with advanced triggers such as URLs, Shortcuts, or device states using our powerful Workflows. * More Actions: Go beyond just setting scenes or accessory states: read and restore device states, call URLs, wait for specific durations, or toggle Apple Home Automations on and off. * Stop Workflows: Define stop events to automatically end workflows when certain conditions are met. Update now and take your Apple Home to the next level. If you enjoy this update, please consider leaving us a review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve!
We’ve listened to your feedback and are excited to bring you version 7.4.2, packed with improvements and fixes to make your experience even better. Improvements: * Webpage as Screensaver: In Hub Mode, you can now set a webpage as a screensaver. Use this feature to display dashboards or other web-based information on your device. * Workflows Linked to Homes: To avoid confusion, workflows are now assigned to specific homes. Fixes: * Widgets: Manually triggered workflows via widgets now execute completely. * Workflow Duplication: Workflows can now be duplicated with all events included. * Device Setup on Mac: Fixed an issue where the device setup screen on Mac could not be closed. Release Notes for Version 7.4: Have you ever felt limited by Apple Home automations? We’re thrilled to introduce Hub Mode, a groundbreaking feature that unlocks new possibilities for your smart home automations. * Hub Mode: Enable Hub Mode on one of your devices and unlock a whole new range of automation possibilities. * New Events: Automate your Apple Home with advanced triggers such as URLs, Shortcuts, or device states using our powerful Workflows. * More Actions: Go beyond just setting scenes or accessory states: read and restore device states, call URLs, wait for specific durations, or toggle Apple Home Automations on and off. * Stop Workflows: Define stop events to automatically end workflows when certain conditions are met. Update now and take your Apple Home to the next level. If you enjoy this update, please consider leaving us a review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve!
Have you ever felt limited by Apple Home automations? We’re thrilled to introduce Hub Mode, a groundbreaking feature that unlocks new possibilities for your smart home automations. * HUB MODE: Enable Hub Mode on one of your devices and unlock a whole new range of automation possibilities. * NEW EVENTS: Automate your Apple Home with advanced triggers such as URLs, Shortcuts, or device states using our powerful Workflows. * MORE ACTIONS: Go beyond just setting scenes or accessory states: Read and restore device states, call URLs, wait for specific durations, or toggle Apple Home Automations on and off. * STOP WORKFLOWS: Define stop events to automatically end workflows when certain conditions are met. Update now and take your Apple Home to the next level. If you enjoy this update, please consider leaving us a review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve!
Have you ever felt limited by Apple Home automations? We’re thrilled to introduce Hub Mode, a groundbreaking feature that unlocks new possibilities for your smart home automations. * HUB MODE: Enable Hub Mode on one of your devices and unlock a whole new range of automation possibilities. * NEW EVENTS: Automate your Apple Home with advanced triggers such as URLs, Shortcuts, or device states using our powerful Workflows. * MORE ACTIONS: Go beyond just setting scenes or accessory states: Read and restore device states, call URLs, wait for specific durations, or toggle Apple Home Automations on and off. * STOP WORKFLOWS: Define stop events to automatically end workflows when certain conditions are met. Update now and take your Apple Home to the next level. If you enjoy this update, please consider leaving us a review. Your feedback helps us continue to improve!
Resolved an issue where deep links were not functioning correctly, impacting certain widgets and floor plan actions. You should now experience smoother navigation and improved functionality. If you continue to experience any issues, please reach out to our support team. Thank you for your feedback!
We’re excited to bring you Version 7.3.2, packed with new features and enhancements to elevate your smart home experience! * MORE CONTROLS: Take control to the next level with added support for thermostats, blinds, and air purifiers. Manage your devices effortlessly with these new control options designed to make your interactions even smoother. * NAMING CONVENTION: Keeping your devices organized just got easier. With our new “Naming Convention” feature, you can rename all devices in a single step to match the recommended naming guidelines, helping you quickly identify each device. * IMPROVED SEARCH: Finding devices is now even simpler! Our enhanced search function allows you to look up devices by manufacturer, model name, service name, or room name, so you can always locate what you need without hassle. * ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: We’ve also made various performance enhancements and bug fixes to improve your experience and keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for choosing Controller for HomeKit! We’re committed to constantly improving the app based on your feedback. If you’re enjoying the latest update, please consider leaving us a review!
We’re excited to bring you Version 7.3.1, packed with new features and enhancements to elevate your smart home experience! * MORE CONTROLS: Take control to the next level with added support for thermostats, blinds, and air purifiers. Manage your devices effortlessly with these new control options designed to make your interactions even smoother. * NAMING CONVENTION: Keeping your devices organized just got easier. With our new “Naming Convention” feature, you can rename all devices in a single step to match the recommended naming guidelines, helping you quickly identify each device. * IMPROVED SEARCH: Finding devices is now even simpler! Our enhanced search function allows you to look up devices by manufacturer, model name, service name, or room name, so you can always locate what you need without hassle. * ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: We’ve also made various performance enhancements and bug fixes to improve your experience and keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for choosing Controller for HomeKit! We’re committed to constantly improving the app based on your feedback. If you’re enjoying the latest update, please consider leaving us a review!
We’re excited to bring you Version 7.3, packed with new features and enhancements to elevate your smart home experience! * MORE CONTROLS: Take control to the next level with added support for thermostats, blinds, and air purifiers. Manage your devices effortlessly with these new control options designed to make your interactions even smoother. * NAMING CONVENTION: Keeping your devices organized just got easier. With our new “Naming Convention” feature, you can rename all devices in a single step to match the recommended naming guidelines, helping you quickly identify each device. * IMPROVED SEARCH: Finding devices is now even simpler! Our enhanced search function allows you to look up devices by manufacturer, model name, service name, or room name, so you can always locate what you need without hassle. * ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: We’ve also made various performance enhancements and bug fixes to improve your experience and keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for choosing Controller for HomeKit! We’re committed to constantly improving the app based on your feedback. If you’re enjoying the latest update, please consider leaving us a review!
We are thrilled to introduce several new features and improvements that take full advantage of the latest advancements in iOS 18, enhancing your smart home experience: * CONTROL CENTER WIDGETS: Run a Workflow, open a Floor Plan or display a TV Remote directly from the Control Center widgets. Access your favorite functions with just a swipe. * TELEVISION SUPPORT: You can now control your TVs within Controller for HomeKit. Adjust volume, change input sources and manage settings directly from the app. * NEW CONTROL ELEMENTS: Control your devices even faster and more easily thanks to new control elements. We've optimized the interface to make your interactions even more intuitive. * VIRTUAL SWITCHES: Your physical programmable switches now have virtual counterparts within Controller for HomeKit, providing you with even more flexibility in controlling your smart home. * REDESIGNED WORKFLOWS: We've completely redesigned the user interface for Workflows to offer you a better experience. Creating and managing Workflows is now more intuitive and efficient. * SUPPORT FOR DARK AND TINTED APP ICONS: Personalize your app experience with new dark and tinted app icons, seamlessly integrated to complement the latest iOS 18 aesthetics. * ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: We've made various bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve your overall experience. Thank you for using Controller for HomeKit! We are committed to continually improving the app and appreciate your feedback. If you enjoy the latest update, please consider leaving a review.
In our effort to help you get even more out of your HomeKit setup, we are excited to introduce grouped conditions – an exclusive feature in Controller for HomeKit. GROUPED CONDITIONS: With the new grouped conditions, you can now create even more complex automations by combining nested 'AND' and 'OR' conditions. This makes possible automations that were previously unattainable, or allows for a single automation to replace what used to require several. BACKUP IMPROVEMENTS: Our backup feature has been enhanced to support grouped conditions. Rest assured, existing backups will continue to function smoothly. FREE CONTROLLER COURSE: Our free Controller course in HomeDevices has been updated. Explore the "Automations" section to learn more about the new grouped conditions and how to use them. OPTIMIZATIONS AND BUG FIXES: We have made additional improvements and addressed various bugs to further enhance your user experience. Update now and discover the new exclusive features!
IMPROVEMENTS & BUG FIXES AUTOMATIONS: Scheduling your time-based automations is now easier and more reliable with an improved date and time picker. FLOOR PLAN: Accessories with multiple services now select the right one automatically. Resolved an issue that caused the app to crash when sharing floor plans on iPad. Corrected settings for fan accessories so they work better with the floor plan. ACCESSORIES: Characteristic values are now more up-to-date and reload more reliably. WIDGETS: Widgets now load quicker and more reliably by using local storage instead of iCloud. Fixed an issue where widgets displayed old data from deleted homes. WORKFLOWS: Fixed a problem with favorited workflows, and renamed workflows update correctly in widgets. Update now to enjoy these new features and improvements!
We are proud to present our new app onboarding, which explains the core features of our app. This update also includes several bug fixes and performance optimizations to enhance user-friendliness. Thank you for your loyalty and for using our app.
We are excited to bring you the latest update for the Controller for HomeKit app! Here are the most important changes and improvements in this version: New Features & Improvements - We've improved the warning messages for missing iCloud permissions, ensuring a smoother user experience. - Showing a warning when trying to delete the default room. - Floor Plan: Added tip to scan room by room. - Automation: Improved relative 24-hour time picker. - If the HomeDevices app is not installed, the link will now direct you to the website instead of the App Store. Bug Fixes - We've fixed the double precision issue when displaying Fahrenheit temperatures. - Automations: Battery Service properties can now be selected correctly in automations. Thank you for using Controller for HomeKit! We are committed to continually improving your smart home experience. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Happy automating! The Controller for HomeKit Team
We're excited to bring you the latest updates for an even better smart home experience! Here's what's new: * Floor Plan Widget: Added titles for better organization. * Watch Complications: Faster and more reliable loading. * Automation Fixes: Improved manual input functionality. * Updated Links: Refreshed website links for better support. * LiDAR Support: Now compatible with iPad Pro (11-inch, 2nd gen). * Camera View: Fixed scene issues for better integration. * Workflow Editing: Improved update reliability. * Stability: Various improvements for smoother performance. Thank you for using our app! Enjoy the new features and enhancements. Please leave us a review if you love the update. For support, reach out anytime.
Welcome to the future of your Apple Home! We have revolutionized the control of your smart home, offering you an unparalleled experience. Discover the groundbreaking new features: FLOOR PLAN - Your home in your hands * Scan your apartment or house with the LiDAR sensor on your iPhone or iPad and instantly create an impressive 3D floor plan. * No LiDAR device at hand? No problem! With our new AppClip, you can create the floor plan using a friend's iPhone or iPad, export it, and add it to your home. This way, you won't miss out on this amazing feature. * Experience a whole new way of control: Jump intuitively into rooms, control your devices, and execute scenes or workflows directly from the floor plan. COMPLETELY REDESIGNED HOMESCREEN - Everything at a glance * Enjoy instant access to your floor plan, open your cameras, or activate your favorite scenes and workflows with a single tap. NEW ROOM VIEW - Simplicity at its best * Manage and control your devices effortlessly with the new room view, which neatly displays all your scenes, devices, and automations. FAVORITES - Your best scenes and workflows always at hand * Add your favorite scenes and workflows to favorites and control them faster than ever before. NEW WIDGET - Your smart home, always within reach * Jump directly from your home screen into your floor plan and stay in control, no matter where you are. Update now and experience the future of your smart home! Controller for HomeKit 7.0 – your next step into a smart and connected world.
Welcome to the future of your Apple Home! We have revolutionized the control of your smart home, offering you an unparalleled experience. Discover the groundbreaking new features: FLOOR PLAN - Your home in your hands * Scan your apartment or house with the LiDAR sensor on your iPhone or iPad and instantly create an impressive 3D floor plan. * No LiDAR device at hand? No problem! With our new AppClip, you can create the floor plan using a friend's iPhone or iPad, export it, and add it to your home. This way, you won't miss out on this amazing feature. * Experience a whole new way of control: Jump intuitively into rooms, control your devices, and execute scenes or workflows directly from the floor plan. COMPLETELY REDESIGNED HOMESCREEN - Everything at a glance * Enjoy instant access to your floor plan, open your cameras, or activate your favorite scenes and workflows with a single tap. NEW ROOM VIEW - Simplicity at its best * Manage and control your devices effortlessly with the new room view, which neatly displays all your scenes, devices, and automations. FAVORITES - Your best scenes and workflows always at hand * Add your favorite scenes and workflows to favorites and control them faster than ever before. NEW WIDGET - Your smart home, always within reach * Jump directly from your home screen into your floor plan and stay in control, no matter where you are. Update now and experience the future of your smart home! Controller for HomeKit 7.0 – your next step into a smart and connected world.
Bugfixes and Performance Improvements
We're thrilled to present a range of enhancements and new features in our latest update: Battery Management: - Effortlessly monitor accessories powered by batteries. - Track the quantity and types of batteries in use. Enhanced Accessory Details View: - We have added images for many accessories. Simplified Backup Creation: - Creating backups is now more straightforward, ensuring a hassle-free process. Advanced Automation Creation: - Explore more suggestions when creating automations. - For contact sensors, window and door sensors are now also visible. - Motion detectors now include occupancy sensors. Improved Support for Matter Accessories: - Setup codes can be saved for Matter accessories even when no serial number is available. HomeKit Bug Fix: - Addressed an issue in HomeKit where deleting the last condition from an automation was not possible. Upgrade now to enjoy a smoother, more feature-rich experience with our app! Your Apple Home management just got even better.
- Fixing an issue that made the sidebar unusable - Fixing some translations
Exciting News in our Latest Update! We've supercharged automation in Apple Homes to make your smart living experience even more seamless and intuitive. What's New: - Quick and Easy Automation for Common Scenarios: We sat down and fine-tuned the most common automation types. Creating automations is now a breeze, thanks to streamlined triggers and simplified steps tailored for everyday use. - Expert-Level Automation Made Simple: For our tech-savvy users, automating existing scenes is now as easy as a long-press in the scenes list. Effortlessly take control and customize your environment with just a touch. - Bug Fixes and Polished Performance: We've squashed pesky bugs and made several under-the-hood improvements to ensure a smoother and more reliable user experience. Your smart home deserves nothing less! Upgrade Now and Elevate Your Smart Living Experience! As always, we appreciate your feedback. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future enhancements, reach out to us. We're committed to making your smart home experience the best it can be.
Bugfixes and Performance Improvements
Bugfixes and Performance Improvements
Our Family is Growing We are delighted to announce that HomeDevices has officially become a part of our family! Therefore we integrated the new HomeDevices Courses into Controller. Further, this update contains the following improvements: - Improved handling of family-shared lifetime licenses. - Several improvements for Advanced Notifications.
SHARED NOTIFICATIONS: Our Notification feature is a big success, and we have received a lot of positive feedback. Many of you have expressed interest in sending notifications to devices belonging to other users. With this update, we have made that possible. Using a new secure linking process, you can establish a connection with another Controller user, and both of you will be able to send notifications to each other's devices. FRENCH: Great news for our French-speaking users: our app is now available in French!
Bugfixes and other improvements.
This update contains bug fixes and other improvements. - Apple Watch: Fix the tinted complication icon. Dropped custom icon support. - Notifications: Support Emojis and non-asci languages. - Setup Codes: Improved handling of leading zeros in manual codes. - Backups: Improved calculation of time passed since "last backup". - Accessory Setup: Closing the "add accessory" dialog no longer prompts an error. - User Setup: Resolved visual bug of overlapped buttons. - Smart Folders: Improved handling of unnamed folders. - Smart Folders: Improved localization of options. - Automation: Improved description of user presence start events for selected users.
Bugfixes: - Setup Codes that start with a 0. - Monthly subscribers not having access to pro features.
Controller for HomeKit 6.1 - Save your new Matter codes besides your HomeKit codes. - New "Critical" interruption level for Notifications. Bugfixes & Performance Improvements. - Fixed the "Time-Sensitive" interruption level for Notifications. - Fixed issue with manual input of temperatures, if the unit is Fahrenheit.
Family Sharing: - Improved synchronization of Purchases for family members. Notifications: - Devices can now be renamed more easily. - "Learn More" link to external documentation. - Improved visualization, if no device is set in a notification.
Controller for HomeKit 6.0 is here and introduces "Advanced HomeKit Notifications"! For years we've been asked whether we can improve Home Notifications. So now we did it. With a combination of HomeKit automation, Shortcuts, and our powerful Notification Server, you can design much more useful Notifications than Apple Home offers. On top of that, each Notification can have multiple actions, so you can choose how to react when you receive it. This way, you can be part of an automation chain and influence the result as you need it. Here are some messages to give you an idea of what's possible. IMPORTANT - High humidity and closed window in the bathroom! - The living room is above 23°C, and the heating is on! - You left home, and some light is still on! OBSERVING STATE & TIME - The bathroom window has been open for more than an hour! - Backyard motion detected (3x in 10min). Tap to view camera. USAGE DEPENDENT - You slept 15 times in your bed. Time to change the sheets! - The coffee machine has been used more than 30 times since the last cleaning! HUMAN TASKS - Irrigating since 15min. Move the sprinkler! INFORMATIONAL - The swimming pool is now 22°C warm. - Motion sensor battery below 5%! - Finished cleaning of 1st floor. - The laundry is done. SIMPLE REMINDERS - This is your monthly backup reminder! - Remember to water your plants! TROUBLESHOOTING - Your Automation was just executed! - The device state has not changed in the last day. ################ Four key elements make "Advanced HomeKit Notifications" possible: ADVANCED HOMEKIT AUTOMATION Automation is the starting point of most Notifications. Controller enables you to use the full capabilities of HomeKit automation. Including multiple start events, complex conditions, and manufacturer characteristics. SHORTCUTS Apples Shortcuts App lets you modify HomeKit Automations to run a Shortcut instead of a Scene. These offer much more flexibility, as you can read current values from devices and use many actions to extend your Automation. Crucially, the "Get contents from URL action" allows you to send Notifications with our Notification Server. NOTIFICATION SERVER In addition to sending out a Notification immediately, our server can send notifications with a delay or at a future date. It can also keep a count and send a message when that count reaches a specific value. The ability to reset a count or cancel scheduled notifications gives you even more powerful use cases, as one of your Automations can schedule a message while another cancels it. NOTIFICATION ACTIONS When you receive a Notification, there's a good chance you want to react to it. Controller lets you set multiple actions you can choose from when you get the Notification. The possible action types are: - Execute a scene - Run a workflow - Open a specific view - Open a camera stream - Snooze and remind me again later ################ IN SHORT: "Advanced HomeKit Notifications" offer a new level of interaction between you and your smart home. ### BONUS: APPLE WATCH: In addition to executing Scenes, you can now check your HomeKit Cameras from your wrist. Controller Notifications from your iPhone can be forwarded to your Watch. Actions that execute a scene or view a camera are supported. WORKFLOWS: We've added a new "CALL URL" step. Of course, you can use it with the new Server Notification URLs. With that, a workflow can schedule a notification or raise a count on the server.
Controller for HomeKit 6.0 is here and introduces "Advanced HomeKit Notifications"! For years we've been asked whether we can improve Home Notifications. So now we did it. With a combination of HomeKit automation, Shortcuts, and our powerful Notification Server, you can design much more useful Notifications than Apple Home offers. On top of that, each Notification can have multiple actions, so you can choose how to react when you receive it. This way, you can be part of an automation chain and influence the result as you need it. Here are some messages to give you an idea of what's possible. IMPORTANT - High humidity and closed window in the bathroom! - The living room is above 23°C, and the heating is on! - You left home, and some light is still on! OBSERVING STATE & TIME - The bathroom window has been open for more than an hour! - Backyard motion detected (3x in 10min). Tap to view camera. USAGE DEPENDENT - You slept 15 times in your bed. Time to change the sheets! - The coffee machine has been used more than 30 times since the last cleaning! HUMAN TASKS - Irrigating since 15min. Move the sprinkler! INFORMATIONAL - The swimming pool is now 22°C warm. - Motion sensor battery below 5%! - Finished cleaning of 1st floor. - The laundry is done. SIMPLE REMINDERS - This is your monthly backup reminder! - Remember to water your plants! TROUBLESHOOTING - Your Automation was just executed! - The device state has not changed in the last day. ################ Four key elements make "Advanced HomeKit Notifications" possible: ADVANCED HOMEKIT AUTOMATION Automation is the starting point of most Notifications. Controller enables you to use the full capabilities of HomeKit automation. Including multiple start events, complex conditions, and manufacturer characteristics. SHORTCUTS Apples Shortcuts App lets you modify HomeKit Automations to run a Shortcut instead of a Scene. These offer much more flexibility, as you can read current values from devices and use many actions to extend your Automation. Crucially, the "Get contents from URL action" allows you to send Notifications with our Notification Server. NOTIFICATION SERVER In addition to sending out a Notification immediately, our server can send notifications with a delay or at a future date. It can also keep a count and send a message when that count reaches a specific value. The ability to reset a count or cancel scheduled notifications gives you even more powerful use cases, as one of your Automations can schedule a message while another cancels it. NOTIFICATION ACTIONS When you receive a Notification, there's a good chance you want to react to it. Controller lets you set multiple actions you can choose from when you get the Notification. The possible action types are: - Execute a scene - Run a workflow - Open a specific view - Open a camera stream - Snooze and remind me again later ################ IN SHORT: "Advanced HomeKit Notifications" offer a new level of interaction between you and your smart home. ### BONUS: APPLE WATCH: In addition to executing Scenes, you can now check your HomeKit Cameras from your wrist. Controller Notifications from your iPhone can be forwarded to your Watch. Actions that execute a scene or view a camera are supported. WORKFLOWS: We've added a new "CALL URL" step. Of course, you can use it with the new Server Notification URLs. With that, a workflow can schedule a notification or raise a count on the server.
Bugfixes and other improvements.
We have fixed some bugs.
This update brings a few bug fixes: ● We fixed an issue that prevented some users from creating Scenes. ● We fixed an issue with camera snapshots and stream loading. ● We fixed some spelling errors and improved some texts. ● Complication Icons on Apple Watch are working again. It's now also possible to choose an alternative app icon as a complication icon.
! New App Icon ! After four years of continuously improving our features and design inside the app, it was time to create a new app icon! We hope you like it as much as we do! You can also choose your favorite color variant within the app settings. Further Improvements: Users within our Free Trial can now change to a Lifetime License more easily. The new export sheet for logs explains the used timestamp format.
- Fixed order of main accessory services. - Fixed "Open / Closed" state of contact sensors.
Since a recent iOS 15 update, there have been many reports about unreliable Automations. After a lot of research, we found that Automations with missing weekdays are one cause for this. With this update, our Maintenance feature can identify and repair such Automations. While this isn't causing issues for everyone, we are sure that many users can improve the reliability of their Automations significantly with this new feature. Additionally, we have included some bug fixes and internal improvements.
Bugfixes & performance improvements.
This update brings a better user experience and a much-improved camera view. Additionally, some previous PRO features are now free to use for everyone. CAMERAS Many users use our camera view to keep an eye on their cameras, and in the last year, we got much feedback about it. So we used that feedback and gave cameras a make-over. We improved the camera overview to look nicer, and you can simultaneously start the live stream of all your cameras. In addition, when you look at a single camera, it’s now possible to pan and zoom the camera feed to get a better look at what’s going on and quickly execute Scenes in the camera’s Room. IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY (VOICE OVER) We took some time to make sure our app is navigatable for visually impaired people. While there still are some issues, it’s now much easier to use it with VoiceOver. We will continue to work on this, and if you use VoiceOver, please let us know if things are bothering you. CUSTOMIZATION Custom Icons, Aliases, and Hidden Characteristics are now free for everyone. You can choose from almost 300 icons, rename HomeKit characteristics and hide characteristics or services to feel more at home in your setup. MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS - It’s now easier to see if an Automation or Scene is active. - Improved reliability of a Scene’s active state. - Scenes show you in which Automations they are used. - Smart Folders can be duplicated now. - New option to remove an action from a NFC-Tag. - The home image in the menu can be hidden. BUGFIXES - Fixed alerts which sometimes appeared behind other views. - Entering values for time-based start events works as expected. - Automations without Room are now displayed correctly.
Controller for HomeKit 5.12 Our first update in 2022 makes it easier for you to interact with Controller for HomeKit. With Widgets, NFC Tags, and better Smart Folders, it’s full of exciting new features. WIDGETS When you want to control your Home, it’s supposed to be effortless. You don’t want to look for a way to do something; you just want to do it. The faster, the better. With Widgets, you bring HomeKit to your Home Screen. Use them to have your most essential Scenes, Workflows, and Cameras at your fingertips or access Controller for HomeKit’s features faster. NFC TAGS NFC Tags are an inexpensive solution to integrate HomeKit seamlessly into your everyday life. They are like Bookmarks for controlling your Home. Hold your iPhone next to them to run Scenes and Workflows or open a specific view in Controller for HomeKit. URL SCHEME Widgets and NFC Tags use our URL Scheme to access HomeKit features. We decided to make the scheme public so that you can use it too. That means you can create links like controllerforhomekit://v1/rooms. When you click it, Controller for HomeKit will open and show your Room overview. There is much more the scheme can do. IMPROVED SMART FOLDERS We made Smart Folder even more helpful by making it much quicker to switch between them. You can now see all your Smart Folders at first glance and use them with a single tap. You can edit your Folders by touching and holding them. To avoid you having to start from scratch, we will automatically create a selection of helpful folders for you if you don’t have any yet. WORKFLOWS There are four improvements for Workflows in this update: - You can now see the progress of a Workflow when you execute it. - The step ‘Write Value’ can use parameters. With this, you can save an Accessories state and restore it later in the Workflow. - We added a new step that allows you to enable or disable Automations. - Start Workflows quickly with Widgets or NFC Tags. HOMEKIT CODES With this update, it’s possible to save HomeKit Codes for Accessories that require a Code despite being a bridged Accessory. AUTOMATIONS All Automations in a Smart Folder can now be enabled or disabled at once. CAMERAS The camera preview isn’t flickering anymore. FEEDBACK Do you like the new features? Or do you have suggestions on what we should do next? Feel free to contact us and let us know!
Controller for HomeKit 5.12 Our first update in 2022 makes it easier for you to interact with Controller for HomeKit. With Widgets, NFC Tags, and better Smart Folders, it’s full of exciting new features. WIDGETS When you want to control your Home, it’s supposed to be effortless. You don’t want to look for a way to do something; you just want to do it. The faster, the better. With Widgets, you bring HomeKit to your Home Screen. Use them to have your most essential Scenes, Workflows, and Cameras at your fingertips or access Controller for HomeKit’s features faster. NFC TAGS NFC Tags are an inexpensive solution to integrate HomeKit seamlessly into your everyday life. They are like Bookmarks for controlling your Home. Hold your iPhone next to them to run Scenes and Workflows or open a specific view in Controller for HomeKit. URL SCHEME Widgets and NFC Tags use our URL Scheme to access HomeKit features. We decided to make the scheme public so that you can use it too. That means you can create links like controllerforhomekit://v1/rooms. When you click it, Controller for HomeKit will open and show your Room overview. There is much more the scheme can do. IMPROVED SMART FOLDERS We made Smart Folder even more helpful by making it much quicker to switch between them. You can now see all your Smart Folders at first glance and use them with a single tap. You can edit your Folders by touching and holding them. To avoid you having to start from scratch, we will automatically create a selection of helpful folders for you if you don’t have any yet. WORKFLOWS There are four improvements for Workflows in this update: - You can now see the progress of a Workflow when you execute it. - The step ‘Write Value’ can use parameters. With this, you can save an Accessories state and restore it later in the Workflow. - We added a new step that allows you to enable or disable Automations. - Start Workflows quickly with Widgets or NFC Tags. HOMEKIT CODES With this update, it’s possible to save HomeKit Codes for Accessories that require a Code despite being a bridged Accessory. AUTOMATIONS All Automations in a Smart Folder can now be enabled or disabled at once. CAMERAS The camera preview isn’t flickering anymore. FEEDBACK Do you like the new features? Or do you have suggestions on what we should do next? Feel free to contact us and let us know!
This update brings a few important bug fixes. - Fixed flickering in the camera view. - Fixed an issue with temperature unit detection. - Fixed a problem with the placement of alerts in split-screen mode. - The payment screen shows a warning when offerings can't be loaded. - Removed recurring notifications about iCloud status.
This update contains some critical bug fixes: - Adding scenes to an automation or watch screen is not possible. - Assigning accessories to a room is not possible.
We have made various UX improvements throughout the App. Furthermore, we also fixed several bugs and improved the overall performance.
Bugfixes & Performance Improvements
Controller for HomeKit 5.10 HomeKit setups are often complex, and there are some issues that we see happening time and time again. They clutter your home and may cause unwanted HomeKit behavior. Often they are easy to fix but hard to find. Due to this, we introduce our Maintenance feature. It allows you to detect, understand and solve the most common issues in HomeKit setups. With it, it's easy to keep your home organized and avoid annoying problems. What will Maintenance check? - Accessories with low battery - Unresponsive Accessories - Blocked Accessories - Accessories in your default Room - Accessories without a HomeKit Code - Missing Accessory information - Duplicate serial numbers - Duplicate names - Automations created by Siri - Lapsed timers - Inactive Automations - Automations with invalid configuration - Apple-exclusive or empty Scenes - Scene limit - Empty Rooms - Empty Zones This update improves stability and brings various bug fixes. - The temperature unit is now automatically the same as the system's unit. - Characteristics only show pinned values that they support. - The app asks reliably for HomeKit access if necessary. - Backups will still show up for the right home after renaming a home. - Long pressing the back button shows the correct navigation stack. - Color previews ignore brightness values to give a more realistic preview. - Log deletion on app start is more reliable. - Apple Watch App includes troubleshooting information to fix HomeKit synchronization issues. - Fixed some layout issues introduced with iOS 15 - Fixed a bug that crashed the app in some scenarios.