iControl is the Missing piece in Apple’s HomeKit.
Designer Peter Zigich, has come up with device that controls Smart Home using upcoming Apple’s HomeKit. It’s a cross between a universal remote control and an iDevice with lots of connectivity options. He calls this device iControl.
At Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference HomeKit, a suite of tools for controlling devices such as lights, locks, garage doors, alarms, thermostats and more using iOS device was announced.
iControl 3d concept by Peter ZigichCurrent iOS devices (iPhone & iPad), are not well suited for Apples HomeKit & Home Automation for a number of key reasons:
- The lack of ZigBee, Z-Wave, IR prevents compatibility with hundreds of existing Home Automation devices.
- Many members of a household still do not own their iOS device (small children, grandparents, ……).
- Limited battery life for Home Automation.
iControl 3d concept by Peter Zigich
A crucial hardware piece that is missing in the Apple Home Automation ecosystem, is a device / hub that would be in the centre of the living room, to control “Smart Home”. The simplest way to describe this gizmo is that it is a cross between a universal remote control and an iPod Touch with lots of connectivity options and sensors built into it.
iControl 3d concept by Peter ZigichFeatures:
- metal body
- 4” touch screen
- Touch ID
- Connectivity – Bluetooth BLE, WiFi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, IR infrared
- Front & back camera
- Siri, AirPlay, AirPlay Mirroring. Facetime, VoIP phone….
- Significantly larger battery (possible solar or wireless charging)
- Built in sensors to assist Smart devices (motion, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, light etc).
iControl 3d concept by Peter Zigich
