Apple Based Solutions (iTrust Home Services Copy)
Originally Posted on iTrust Home Services
Why take a bite out of Apple Homekit®?
The benefits of a smart home system through Apple are unparalleled, especially for the standard user that wants the most user-friendly option available. At iTrust we want to deliver whatever type of automation system that a customer might want, but we usually recommend Apple Homekit® because it is by far the most advanced and secure compared to its competitors.
Benefits of Apple Homekit®
Unity– All Home features can be controlled through one home application. Over 50 major worldwide brands have committed to integrating with the Apple Homekit® network. For a full list of compatible Homekit accessories, follow this link.
Simplicity- With the Home app, users can easily and securely control all HomeKit accessories. Ask Siri to turn off the lights or see who’s at the front door from your phone. Control devices remotely with an Apple TV. Tell your new HomePod speaker to turn up the music. The Home app makes connected devices work harder and smarter. Apple TV, HomePod, and iPad additionally enable homes to carry out certain tasks automatically. For example, trigger accessories or scenes based on the time of day, the location of family members, sensor detection, and more.
Security- Users don’t want a Sky-Net situation with hackers or “big brother” using their technology against them. Security has been a focus for Apple since HomeKit launched. In general, Apple Homekit® refers to a set of software protocols for Apple‘s iOS devices. Those protocols enable users to control compatible smart home gadgets using a standardized tool box of sorts, apps and Siri commands on an iPhone or iPad. HomeKit data is tied to a designated iCloud account, which never uses a default password.
Constant Connectivity- Through the Home app, the settings of almost all home features can be adjusted, no matter how far away the user is. All smart Homekit accessories can be accessed remotely with Apple TV, smart phones, HomePod, or iPad.
Serendipity- Playing around with Siri™and controlling all sorts of cool gadgets with voice commands and quick taps of a smart phone is just too much fun! Ask Siri to take a selfie, to FaceTime your friends, or to play the number one song on the Billboard charts. For a full list of Siri’s functions, follow this link.
*iTrust Home Services does not have a partnership or business relationship with Apple®. iTrust merely purchases and installs Apple Homekit® software solutions on behalf of our customers. We do not claim rights to any Apple products, nor do we sell them.
