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Mobile App
The Homecast mobile app lets you control your HomeKit devices from your phone, anywhere.
Download
- iOS: App Store (coming soon)
- Android: Google Play (coming soon)
Sign in
Use the same account as the web dashboard. Open the app, enter your email and password, and your homes appear.
What you get
- Homes tab — browse homes and rooms, control accessories with the same widgets as the web dashboard
- Collections tab — view and control your custom accessory groups
- Settings tab — account info and appearance preferences
Differences from web
The mobile app covers the core experience — browsing and controlling devices. Some features are web-only:
| Feature | Mobile | Web |
|---|---|---|
| Browse and control devices | Yes | Yes |
| View collections | Yes | Yes |
| Create/edit collections | No | Yes |
| Drag-and-drop layout | No | Yes |
| Background images | No | Yes |
| Room groups | No | Yes |
Create and edit collections on the web, then use them from mobile. See Collections for more.
Mobile screenshots
Screenshots for the mobile app will be added after the iOS and Android apps launch.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| App shows "No homes" | Check that the relay is online — relay offline |
| Devices not updating | Pull down to refresh. Check relay status. |
| Can't sign in | See login issues |
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