Eve for HomeKit app update adds Touch & Hold contextual menus and more
What you need to know
- Eve has released version 4.3 of its HomeKit accessory app.
- Latest version includes Touch & Hold context menus and Quick Automation Access.
- Update also adds support for the Eve Window Guard and improvements for the Eve Cam.
Eve has released an update to the Eve for HomeKit app on iOS that brings new Touch & Hold context menus and quick automation access. Version 4.3 of the app, which is available today, is already popular among HomeKit power users for its ability to create automations and manage accessory characteristics that are not possible through Apple's Home app.
The updated Eve app also includes a quicker way to track down and manage automations. From the detail view for an accessory a new Automation menu is now available that will display all of the rules and scenes that it participates in.
Other highlights from the latest release include support for the company's recently released (in Germany) Window Guard, improvements to the Eve Cam which is shipping soon, custom home colors, and new accessory icons.
The Eve for HomeKit app and the latest update are available for free on the AppStore today.
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Do more with the Eve app
The powerful Eve for HomeKit app includes support for features that Apple's Home app just can't match, including energy monitoring. The latest update also provides quick access to automations and scenes, perfect for managing the sleek Eve Energy Strip.
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Christopher spends most of his time writing and dreaming about all things HomeKit and the Home app. Whether it is installing smart light switches, testing the latest door locks, or automating his households daily routines, Christopher has done it all.