How to get started with Apple HomeKit and everything new in iOS 9

“Siri, it's bedtime.”

And with that, the Lutron Serena shades drop, the Schlage door lock bolts tight and the Philip Hue lights soften. This is Apple’s vision for your future smart home, but it’s not exactly in the future — it’s happening now.

As a part of Apple’s next-generation iOS 9 software for iPhones and iPads, the company has rolled out new features that support HomeKit-enabled accessories, like smart outlets, door locks, blinds and shades, lights, security systems and sensors

For those not in the know, Apple announced HomeKit a little over a year ago. It promises to be a framework that allows different products in the home to work together, all controlled from your iPhone or iPad. Read more...