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HomecastApple Home for every platform

Control your Apple Home accessories from any platform — Android, Windows, web, scripts, or AI assistants.

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API Reference
Homecast Dashboard

Dashboard

Real-time accessory control with widgets for lights, locks, thermostats, blinds, and more.

Virtual Accessories

Virtual modes, switches, counters and timers your automations can remember — state Apple Home has nowhere to store.

Sharing

Share homes, rooms, or collections with family. Public links, passcodes, or per-user access.

Home Assistant

Bridge Apple Home and Home Assistant. Use HomeKit accessories in HA dashboards, automations, and voice assistants.

Analytics

Opt-in charts of temperature, humidity, activity and more. Compare sensors and rooms in Home Analytics.

Smart Deals

Automatic price tracking for your accessories. See deals, price history, and all-time lows right on your widgets.

REST & GraphQL APIs

Read state, control accessories, and manage your home programmatically.

AI Assistant (MCP)

Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client to control your home with natural language.

Webhooks

Get real-time notifications when accessory states change. Signed payloads with retry.

MQTT

Real-time accessory state via MQTT. Managed broker, HA auto-discovery, visual browser.

Push Notifications

Get alerts when accessories change state. Push, email, and local — customizable per home and automation.

OAuth & Tokens

Industry-standard OAuth 2.1 for third-party apps. API tokens for scripts.