Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Controller for HomeKit since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-17.
The latest version is 6.5.1 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 6.5.1
posted on 2024-02-13
Feb 13, 2024
Version 6.5.1
Bugfixes and Performance Improvements
version 6.5.0
posted on 2023-12-18
Dec 18, 2023
Version 6.5.0
We're thrilled to present a range of enhancements and new features in our latest update:
Battery Management:
- Effortlessly monitor accessories powered by batteries.
- Track the quantity and types of batteries in use.
Enhanced Accessory Details View:
- We have added images for many accessories.
Simplified Backup Creation:
- Creating backups is now more straightforward, ensuring a hassle-free process.
Advanced Automation Creation:
- Explore more suggestions when creating automations.
- For contact sensors, window and door sensors are now also visible.
- Motion detectors now include occupancy sensors.
Improved Support for Matter Accessories:
- Setup codes can be saved for Matter accessories even when no serial number is available.
HomeKit Bug Fix:
- Addressed an issue in HomeKit where deleting the last condition from an automation was not possible.
Upgrade now to enjoy a smoother, more feature-rich experience with our app! Your Apple Home management just got even better.
version 6.4.2
posted on 2023-11-19
Nov 19, 2023
Version 6.4.2
- Fixing an issue that made the sidebar unusable
- Fixing some translations
version 6.4.0
posted on 2023-11-15
Nov 15, 2023
Version 6.4.0
Exciting News in our Latest Update!
We've supercharged automation in Apple Homes to make your smart living experience even more seamless and intuitive.
What's New:
- Quick and Easy Automation for Common Scenarios:
We sat down and fine-tuned the most common automation types. Creating automations is now a breeze, thanks to streamlined triggers and simplified steps tailored for everyday use.
- Expert-Level Automation Made Simple:
For our tech-savvy users, automating existing scenes is now as easy as a long-press in the scenes list. Effortlessly take control and customize your environment with just a touch.
- Bug Fixes and Polished Performance:
We've squashed pesky bugs and made several under-the-hood improvements to ensure a smoother and more reliable user experience. Your smart home deserves nothing less!
Upgrade Now and Elevate Your Smart Living Experience!
As always, we appreciate your feedback. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future enhancements, reach out to us. We're committed to making your smart home experience the best it can be.
version 6.3.2
posted on 2023-10-10
Oct 10, 2023
Version 6.3.2
Bugfixes and Performance Improvements
version 6.3.1
posted on 2023-10-03
Oct 3, 2023
Version 6.3.1
Bugfixes and Performance Improvements
version 6.3.0
posted on 2023-09-25
Sep 25, 2023
Version 6.3.0
Our Family is Growing
We are delighted to announce that HomeDevices has officially become a part of our family!
Therefore we integrated the new HomeDevices Courses into Controller.
Further, this update contains the following improvements:
- Improved handling of family-shared lifetime licenses.
- Several improvements for Advanced Notifications.
version 6.2.0
posted on 2023-06-12
Jun 12, 2023
Version 6.2.0
SHARED NOTIFICATIONS:
Our Notification feature is a big success, and we have received a lot of positive feedback. Many of you have expressed interest in sending notifications to devices belonging to other users. With this update, we have made that possible.
Using a new secure linking process, you can establish a connection with another Controller user, and both of you will be able to send notifications to each other's devices.
FRENCH:
Great news for our French-speaking users: our app is now available in French!
version 6.1.3
posted on 2023-02-17
Feb 17, 2023
Version 6.1.3
Bugfixes and other improvements.
version 5.15.0
posted on 2022-07-02
Jul 2, 2022 Version 5.15.0
! New App Icon !
After four years of continuously improving our features and design inside the app, it was time to create a new app icon! We hope you like it as much as we do!
You can also choose your favorite color variant within the app settings.
Further Improvements:
Users within our Free Trial can now change to a Lifetime License more easily.
The new export sheet for logs explains the used timestamp format.
version 5.13.1
posted on 2022-05-19
May 19, 2022 Version 5.13.1
Bugfixes & performance improvements.
version 5.13.0
posted on 2022-05-05
May 5, 2022 Version 5.13.0
This update brings a better user experience and a much-improved camera view. Additionally, some previous PRO features are now free to use for everyone.
CAMERAS
Many users use our camera view to keep an eye on their cameras, and in the last year, we got much feedback about it. So we used that feedback and gave cameras a make-over.
We improved the camera overview to look nicer, and you can simultaneously start the live stream of all your cameras. In addition, when you look at a single camera, it’s now possible to pan and zoom the camera feed to get a better look at what’s going on and quickly execute Scenes in the camera’s Room.
IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY (VOICE OVER)
We took some time to make sure our app is navigatable for visually impaired people. While there still are some issues, it’s now much easier to use it with VoiceOver. We will continue to work on this, and if you use VoiceOver, please let us know if things are bothering you.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom Icons, Aliases, and Hidden Characteristics are now free for everyone.
You can choose from almost 300 icons, rename HomeKit characteristics and hide characteristics or services to feel more at home in your setup.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS
- It’s now easier to see if an Automation or Scene is active.
- Improved reliability of a Scene’s active state.
- Scenes show you in which Automations they are used.
- Smart Folders can be duplicated now.
- New option to remove an action from a NFC-Tag.
- The home image in the menu can be hidden.
BUGFIXES
- Fixed alerts which sometimes appeared behind other views.
- Entering values for time-based start events works as expected.
- Automations without Room are now displayed correctly.
version 5.12.2
posted on 2022-04-13
Apr 13, 2022 Version 5.12.2
Controller for HomeKit 5.12
Our first update in 2022 makes it easier for you to interact with Controller for HomeKit. With Widgets, better Smart Folders, and significantly improved performance, it’s full of exciting new features.
WIDGETS
When you want to control your Home, it’s supposed to be effortless. You don’t want to look for a way to do something; you just want to do it. The faster, the better.
With Widgets, you bring HomeKit to your Home Screen. Use them to have your most essential Scenes, Workflows, and Cameras at your fingertips or access Controller for HomeKit’s features faster.
URL SCHEME
Widgets use our URL Scheme to access HomeKit features. We decided to make the scheme public so that you can use it too. That means you can create links like controllerforhomekit://v1/rooms. When you click it, Controller for HomeKit will open and show your Room overview. There is much more the scheme can do.
IMPROVED SMART FOLDERS
We made Smart Folder even more helpful by making it much quicker to switch between them. You can now see all your Smart Folders at first glance and use them with a single tap. You can edit your Folders by touching and holding them. To avoid you having to start from scratch, we will automatically create a selection of helpful folders for you if you don’t have any yet.
WORKFLOWS
There are four improvements for Workflows in this update:
- You can now see the progress of a Workflow when you execute it.
- The step ‘Write Value’ can use parameters. With this, you can save an Accessories state and restore it later in the Workflow.
- We added a new step that allows you to enable or disable Automations.
- Start Workflows quickly with Widgets.
HOMEKIT CODES
With this update, it’s possible to save HomeKit Codes for Accessories that require a Code despite being a bridged Accessory.
AUTOMATIONS
All Automations in a Smart Folder can now be enabled or disabled at once.
PERFORMANCE
We significantly improved our performance. Especially, switching between menu points and scrolling through lists is much smoother now. We also fixed a bug that sometimes caused the app to crash when scrolling through large lists.
CAMERAS
This update fixes two bugs with Cameras. First, the camera preview isn’t flickering anymore. Second, it’s now possible two use 2-way audio without a crash.
FEEDBACK
Do you like the new features? Or do you have suggestions on what we should do next? Feel free to contact us and let us know!
version 5.12.1
posted on 2022-03-25
Mar 25, 2022 Version 5.12.1
Controller for HomeKit 5.12
Our first update in 2022 makes it easier for you to interact with Controller for HomeKit. With Widgets, better Smart Folders, and significantly improved performance, it’s full of exciting new features.
WIDGETS
When you want to control your Home, it’s supposed to be effortless. You don’t want to look for a way to do something; you just want to do it. The faster, the better.
With Widgets, you bring HomeKit to your Home Screen. Use them to have your most essential Scenes, Workflows, and Cameras at your fingertips or access Controller for HomeKit’s features faster.
URL SCHEME
Widgets use our URL Scheme to access HomeKit features. We decided to make the scheme public so that you can use it too. That means you can create links like controllerforhomekit://v1/rooms. When you click it, Controller for HomeKit will open and show your Room overview. There is much more the scheme can do.
IMPROVED SMART FOLDERS
We made Smart Folder even more helpful by making it much quicker to switch between them. You can now see all your Smart Folders at first glance and use them with a single tap. You can edit your Folders by touching and holding them. To avoid you having to start from scratch, we will automatically create a selection of helpful folders for you if you don’t have any yet.
WORKFLOWS
There are four improvements for Workflows in this update:
- You can now see the progress of a Workflow when you execute it.
- The step ‘Write Value’ can use parameters. With this, you can save an Accessories state and restore it later in the Workflow.
- We added a new step that allows you to enable or disable Automations.
- Start Workflows quickly with Widgets.
HOMEKIT CODES
With this update, it’s possible to save HomeKit Codes for Accessories that require a Code despite being a bridged Accessory.
AUTOMATIONS
All Automations in a Smart Folder can now be enabled or disabled at once.
PERFORMANCE
We significantly improved our performance. Especially, switching between menu points and scrolling through lists is much smoother now. We also fixed a bug that sometimes caused the app to crash when scrolling through large lists.
CAMERAS
This update fixes two bugs with Cameras. First, the camera preview isn’t flickering anymore. Second, it’s now possible two use 2-way audio without a crash.
FEEDBACK
Do you like the new features? Or do you have suggestions on what we should do next? Feel free to contact us and let us know!
version 5.11.2
posted on 2021-12-21
Dec 21, 2021 Version 5.11.2
This update brings a few important bug fixes.
- Fixed flickering in the camera view.
- Fixed an issue with temperature unit detection.
- Fixed a problem with the placement of alerts in split-screen mode.
- The payment screen shows a warning when offerings can't be loaded.
- Removed recurring notifications about iCloud status.
version 5.11.0
posted on 2021-11-22
Nov 22, 2021 Version 5.11.0
We have made various UX improvements throughout the App. Furthermore, we also fixed several bugs and improved the overall performance.
