HomeKit Menu Bar App

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Available on the Mac App Store:

Control your HomeKit accessories from the macOS menu bar. A responsive, low-overhead controller that feels native on macOS.

Features

• One-click control for lights, switches, outlets, sensors, and scenes
• Professional color controls with HSV color wheel, brightness, and saturation
• Auto-grouping by room with live state updates and reachability indicators
• Native macOS menu bar UX with context-aware menu items
• Robust architecture: Mac Catalyst app + macOS bundle + Shared framework

Quick Start

Prerequisites:

• macOS 12+ and Xcode 14+
• HomeKit home with accessories
• Grant HomeKit permissions on first run

Build and run:

git clone https://github.com/luuccaaaa/HomeMenuBar.git
cd HomeMenuBar
open HomeMenuBar.xcodeproj

Select the HomeMenuBar scheme and press Cmd+R. Grant HomeKit access when prompted.

Usage

• Click the menu bar icon to view accessories grouped by room
• Toggle power, adjust brightness, and change colors for supported devices
• Scenes and room-level controls available in Settings

Architecture

Hybrid design:

• Mac Catalyst app: HomeKit communication and coordination
• macOSBridge bundle: Native menu bar UI and AppKit rendering
• Shared module: Protocols, types, and device state management

Development

# Build
xcodebuild -project HomeMenuBar.xcodeproj -scheme HomeMenuBar -configuration Debug build

Contributing

Fork, create a feature branch, and submit a PR. Follow Swift API Design Guidelines and add tests for critical logic.

License

GPL v3 — see LICENSE.