IoT and HomeKit

IoT and HomeKit are two trending topics that are making a big impact on iOS app development. The Internet of Things allows users to connect all their devices into one system, making it effortless for them to use. Apple’s HomeKit is a special home automation platform that allows the integration of multiple vendor devices into a single IoT ecosystem.

HomeKit makes it possible for users to control various devices from their iPhones or Apple Watches, and even with the help of Siri, the voice-controlled personal assistant. Users can now control their lights, garage doors, locks, thermostats, fans, shades, coffee machines, and much more using their voice.

With the latest updates, HomeKit Secure Video allows users to get notifications about important activities in their homes and view the footage straight from their Lock Screen. The feature requires no additional charges as it works with the existing iCloud plan. HomeKit cameras can even spot people, pets, cars, and packages.

With the increase in the use of smart home devices, HomeKit will continue to be a trend in iOS app development in 2023. However, IoT implementation goes far beyond routine convenience and adapts to pandemic challenges. Health tech companies are developing iOS apps to track users’ health conditions and communicate with their doctors right from their homes, making it possible to adapt to the changing circumstances.