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Home Widget 1.10 Update Adds Camera Mosaic, Enhanced Thermostat and Room Controls
Key points
- Home Widget 1.10 introduces a camera mosaic view for all HomeKit cameras.
- Users can now control thermostats and entire rooms' lighting directly from widgets.
- The update adds native iOS 16/17 widget appearances and Apple Watch integration.
- Version 1.10.2 extends thermostat support to HeaterCooler systems and adds search functionality.
New Camera Mosaic Feature
Home Widget 1.10 introduces a camera mosaic feature, allowing users to view all their HomeKit cameras in a single scrollable interface with one tap from a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget. Tapping a camera tile expands its view. This functionality also extends to Control Center, enabling direct access to the mosaic or specific cameras without launching the Home app.
Enhanced Thermostat and Room Controls
The update adds direct thermostat control from widgets, eliminating the need to open the Home app or use Siri for temperature adjustments. Additionally, users can now toggle, dim, or change the color of all lights in an entire room from a single tile, addressing a gap in widget capabilities for larger HomeKit setups.
Improved User Interface and Integration
Version 1.10 brings native iOS 16/17 widget appearances, including Clear, Tinted, Light, Dark, and Liquid Glass rendering options, allowing panels to blend with the wallpaper. Multi-sensor Matter accessories now display all their readings, and the app features richer Apple Watch integration. A subsequent 1.10.2 update expanded thermostat support to HeaterCooler systems and added search functionality for accessories, sensors, scenes, and actions.
Context: Home Widget's Purpose
Home Widget is designed to provide a faster control interface for HomeKit devices compared to Apple's native Home app. It allows users to create custom control panels with configurable tiles on their home screen and lock screen. These panels sync via iCloud and operate using existing Home app configurations, offering quick access to everyday smart home tasks.
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Reporting from
Home Widget, a third-party application for Apple HomeKit, released version 1.10, introducing a camera mosaic feature for viewing all HomeKit cameras simultaneously. The update also includes direct thermostat control and whole-room light actions from widgets, aiming to provide faster access to common smart home functions without opening the native Home app.