So, how does it work?If you have a smart home equipped with the Apple HomeKit, you can control various devices in a few quick commands using the specific app on your phone or even via Siri, the personal assistant Apple offers. Depending on the compatible hardware you have, this means you can control smart devices like thermostats, lighting, and even home security cameras and alarms. Have I turned off the lights?Have I unplugged the iron?Have I locked the door?All these questions are a thing of the past with Apple’s HomeKit. Your home’s safety is now at your fingertips. While being able to automate your home lighting or the heating via smart devices is certainly useful, making life easier, the ability to automate home security is a truly exciting prospect. Let’s take a closer look at how to use Apple’s HomeKit to provide enhanced home security:Smart locks create a more secure homeWith Apple HomeKit, your house keys are one step closer to becoming a museum artifact. Smart locks have a huge potential to replace traditional ones in the near future, and there are a number of reasons for this, including comfort, ease of use, enhanced security, and peace of mind. Features vary depending on the hardware manufacturer, but there are quite a few things most smart locks have in common. The most important is the ability to lock and unlock doors with the mere tap of an icon. Another useful feature is the possibility to add different types of users and assign permanent or temporary permissions for them. For instance, if your cleaning lady comes every Tuesday and Friday, you might want set up a specific access schedule for her, allowing her to enter the house only on those specific days and at the agreed hour.