- The Controller for HomeKit app received an update on June 1, 2026 that adds an AI feature marketed as “just say it.”
- The feature parses natural‑language commands and automatically generates the HomeKit scene, workflow, or automation needed to fulfil the request. Users type or speak something like “turn on the lights when I get home,” and the AI builds the appropriate configuration without manual setup.
- This matters because it reduces the technical steps usually required to program HomeKit automations, lowering the barrier for casual users who want smart‑home convenience without digging into complex UI menus.
- The move mirrors broader trends of embedding generative AI into everyday utilities, though it may also raise concerns about over‑reliance on black‑box suggestions for home‑control logic.