An Introduction to HomeKit framework by Rameswar Prasad

Abstract: Apple introduced HomeKit framework along with iOS 8 in 2014. This triggered lot of innovative IoT-based home electronics for the consumer market. In this session, I will provide an overview of the HomeKit framework and how to get started with your first HomeKit application.

Bio: Having close to 3 and half years experience in iOS technology, I am working with Swift since it turned 1.0. Currently, I’m working at PurpleTalk on IoT, IIoT, and BLE-based applications. When I’m not developing apps, you can find me either Travelling or talking about traveling.

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1. An Introduction to HomeKit by Rameswar Prasad
2. Topics • Why HomeKit? • How HomeKit works? • How to setup HomeKit accessories? • Things to keep in mind
3. Why HomeKit? • Common Protocol • Data Persistence • Remote Access • Multiple Users • Siri Interface • Security (Out of the box)
4. A Real World Home Layout
5. How HomeKit Works Database (Common) HomeKit App 1 App 2 App 3
7. Important Classes in HomeKit Framework • HMHomeManager • HMHome • HMRoom • HMAccessoryBrowser • HMAccessory • HMCharacteristic
8. Important Protocols in HomeKit Framework • HMHomeManagerDelegate • HMHomeDelegate • HMAccessoryBrowserDelegate • HMAccessoryDelegate
9. Things to keep in mind • App has to be in foreground • Must include ‘NSHomeKitUsageDescription’ key in info.plist, above iOS 10 • The app that initiates calls will get only completion handler callback not delegate callback • Names are unique in their own namespace, but it’s case insensitive i.e ‘Home1’ and ‘Home 1’ are same
10. Get in Touch • github.com/rameswar54 • facebook.com/rameswar54 • linkedIn.com/in/rameswar54 • email — howzaattt@gmail.com • Join swift enthusiasts @ swiftindia.slack.com