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Z-Way-Server: iOS9 HomeKit Remote Access via iCloud Support?

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 13:47
by vga
Hi,
since iOS9, Apple announced HomeKit should be able to access the accessories with Apples iCloud Service over WAN.
will there be an integration for this remote access on z-way-server e.g. with the HomeKitGate module?
Would be nice to know ;)

Re: Z-Way-Server: iOS9 HomeKit Remote Access via iCloud Supp

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 16:40
by pofs
ICloud access works only if you have an AppleTV at home (which acts as a HomeKit controller in place of your phone). It should work as is, without any particular support from devices' side.

Re: Z-Way-Server: iOS9 HomeKit Remote Access via iCloud Supp

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 17:14
by vga
thank you pofs, thats correct till iOS8.
With iOS9 Apple announced that Apple TV shouldn´t be nessecary anymore, unless the accessories gets the ability to connect with HomeKit controller via an icloud-account (like Apple TV did).
In this case, devices' side needs the special ability, to work like this.

Re: Z-Way-Server: iOS9 HomeKit Remote Access via iCloud Supp

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 22:58
by pofs
Then I suspect it won't be possible without the Apple-signed certificate devices have in their auth chip. So it is likely a no-go.