The iPad-first smart-home app now connects directly to Home Assistant, letting users control devices from both platforms on a single customisable screen.
HomeView 3.0 broadens an iPad-first smart-home dashboard app by adding direct support for Home Assistant, moving beyond its original focus on Apple HomeKit. The update lets users place devices from both systems on the same screen, making the app more useful for homes that mix Apple and Home Assistant hardware.
The app is designed for a tablet mounted on a wall or left on a desk as a permanent control panel. On iPad, users can arrange the dashboard by drag and drop, pin widgets, rename them and change their icons and backgrounds. According to the App Store listing and related reports, supported controls include lights, switches, blinds, curtains, thermostats, temperature sensors, scenes and scripts, with cameras also available in the broader widget set.
Home Assistant integration is optional and can be configured during setup or later in settings. The app uses the Home Assistant address and access token for the connection, and the listing says those details stay on the device. That makes the integration more direct than routing devices through a HomeKit bridge first, which remains a separate and more common method for exposing Home Assistant gear to Apple’s ecosystem.
Pricing is straightforward. HomeView can be downloaded for free, but only a limited set of widgets is available without paying. The full Pro version is sold as a one-off purchase at €7.99. On the iPhone, the app serves as a companion for checking status and making quick changes when away from the main dashboard, rather than as a full replacement for a dedicated home automation interface. Home Assistant’s own documentation also shows that iPhones and iPads can be used as fixed displays through kiosk mode, which underlines how this class of tablet dashboard has become a practical niche for smart homes.
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