Apple HomeKit is a framework that allows users to securely control their home automation accessories from their Apple devices. It allows users to easily control lights, locks, thermostats, and other compatible home accessories from their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or HomePod. HomeKit also provides a
Apple Home is a smart home platform developed by Apple that lets users configure, communicate with and control smart appliances using Apple devices. Apple Home communicates with devices using the HomeKit software framework developed by Apple and the open Matter standard. By designing rooms, items and actions in Apple Home, users can enable automations in the home through a voice command to Siri or through Apple's Home app or third-party apps. With Apple Home, developers are able to create complex applications in order to manage accessories at a high level.