With iOS 9, HomeKit will get smarter and more powerful

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SAN FRANCISCO — When iOS 9 launches this fall, it will include updated and enhanced support for HomeKit.

Although Apple briefly mentioned changes coming to HomeKit during Monday's WWDC 2015 keynote, the company went into more detail about what those changes entail in a session about what's new in HomeKit for developers.

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Apple announced a number of new accessory types — including security systems and mechanical blinds — but there is more stuff coming to HomeKit and iOS 9.

Scenes and Triggers

The original HomeKit allowed developers to create "scenes" that let certain actions take place, based on location, devices available and other conditions. In iOS 9, Apple will now make it easier for developers to use scenes by having four pre-defined scene templates that can be customized based on a certain scenario. Read more...

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