Apple HomeKit, the framework enabling seamless home automation apps since its 2014 debut, continues to expand with compatible devices. In 2017, expect accelerated growth from leading brands, bringing innovative smart home solutions.
This guide spotlights the most anticipated HomeKit products for 2017, drawing from our hands-on experience reviewing smart home tech.
Home security leads HomeKit growth, featuring full systems, smart locks, and sensors from trusted manufacturers.
Now available, this pioneering indoor HomeKit camera offers 1080p video, 180-degree view, night vision, two-way audio, and SD card storage.
HomeKit enables motion alerts, secure live feeds on iOS devices anywhere, and automation like activating lights on detection.
Priced at $200, it's available via Apple with wider retail rollout soon.
Control this lock via iOS app and Siri with 'Hey Siri' for hands-free access. Assign up to 30 user codes to track family, friends, and guests effortlessly.
Available now for $229 in Venetian Bronze or Satin Nickel.
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Building on the 2015 Withings Home camera—which monitors motion, sound, air quality, and serves as a baby monitor—with HomeKit support.
Key features: Siri voice control, app integration, and scenes linking to lights, thermostats, or locks.
Launching later 2017 for $200.
Netatmo's weather and monitoring expertise extends to HomeKit. The Smart Smoke Alarm sends smartphone alerts, self-tests, and signals replacement needs.
The Indoor Security Siren notifies via app and blasts a 110dB alarm on intrusion.
Mid-2017 launch; pricing TBA.
Beyond bulbs, HomeKit lighting includes switches, dimmers, and outlets for versatile control.
LIFX's third-gen bulbs and LIFX+ gain HomeKit support by Q3 2017. Choose millions of colors or 1,000 whites—no hub needed; just screw in and use the app.
Siri and Home app controllable, no hub required—fits standard sockets.
Debuts on Amazon later 2017.
Easy app setup for lights and appliances. Use the free Leviton Decora Smart Home app for advanced control: bulb types, fade rates, min/max brightness.
April 2017 launch, $35-$50.
$60 Wireless Wall Switch toggles lights, sets brightness, detects motion.
$100 Smart Power Strip offers four independently Siri/Home app-controllable outlets.
Q2 2017 launch.
2017 promises a surge of HomeKit devices, from security to lighting.
What HomeKit products do you use? Which 2017 newcomer excites you most? Share in the comments.
