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Here’s What Apple’s Next Big App Will Do

Here’s What Apple’s Next Big App Will Do

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Apple senior vice president of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speaks about the Apple HomeKit app at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, Monday, June 2, 2014.Jeff Chiu—Associated Press

May 20, 2015 5:45 PM EDT

Apple is reportedly developing a “Home” app which would help users control products that work with its connected home service, HomeKit.

HomeKit’s uses include controlling garage doors, smart thermostats and wireless door locks, among other home accessories. The Home app may be included with an upcoming iOS 9 update, 9to5Mac reported citing sources familiar with the project.

9to5Mac says the Home app will boast the following features:

Wirelessly discovering and setting up compatible HomeKit devices

Creating a virtual representation of rooms in the home to easily organize and connect HomeKit devices

Utilizing the Apple TV as a hub connecting all of the HomeKit devices

Offering a series of screens to help users find new HomeKit devices and apps

Apple is widely expected to unveil more details about HomeKit at its Worldwide Developers’ Conference early next month.

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