Apple is currently working on a new embedded iOS app for unifying and controlling HomeKit devices, 9to5Mac reports. Dubbed simply “Home”, the app would provide a central user interface to managing HomeKit accessories from any developer using the standard HomeKit specification. Sources familiar with the app have revealed that the app is currently “fairly basic” in its capabilities, with the present development version only providing the ability to wirelessly discover and setup HomeKit devices, organize devices into virtual “rooms”, utilize an Apple TV as a hub to connect HomeKit devices, and help users discover new HomeKit devices and apps. The development app is apparently embedded in iOS 9 builds being used by Apple employees already, however sources have indicated that the app may not yet be ready to show to the public, making it unclear whether it will make an appearance at WWDC in June.
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