name: apple-homekit
description: Control Apple HomeKit devices, manage scenes, and configure home automations
category: smarthome

Apple HomeKit Skill

Overview

Enables Claude to interact with Apple HomeKit for controlling smart home devices, creating scenes, managing automations, and organizing devices by room.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/apple-homekit/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/apple-homekit ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set APPLE_ID_EMAIL "[email protected]"

Privacy & Authentication

Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password

Option 2: Environment Variables

If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.

Capabilities

• Control HomeKit-compatible devices
• Create and activate scenes
• Set up automations and triggers
• Organize devices by room
• Manage home members and access

Usage Examples

Example 1: Scene Activation

User: "Activate the Good Morning scene in HomeKit"
Claude: I'll activate your Good Morning scene via HomeKit.

Example 2: Device Control

User: "Lock all doors through HomeKit"
Claude: I'll send the lock command to all HomeKit-connected door locks.

Example 3: Create Automation

User: "Create an automation to turn on lights when I arrive home"
Claude: I'll create a location-based automation for your lights.

Authentication Flow

1. Navigate to icloud.com/home via Playwright MCP
2. Sign in with Apple ID
3. Handle 2FA via trusted device
4. Select Home from iCloud apps
5. Maintain session for subsequent requests

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate with Apple ID
• 2FA Required: Wait for code from trusted device
• Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
• Device Unresponsive: Check device status and hub

Self-Improvement Instructions

When encountering new UI patterns:
1. Document iCloud Home interface changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track Matter device additions
4. Monitor automation capabilities

Notes

• Requires Apple Home Hub (HomePod/Apple TV/iPad)
• HomeKit Secure Video for cameras
• Matter support expands compatibility
• Siri integration for voice control