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A few years ago, Gernot Poetsch and the team at nxtbgthng (Next Big Thing) released an app called Wallflower that aimed to take everything good about the Apple homeKit framework and make it even better, with a beautiful and intelligent designed user interface (UI). The features integrated into Wallflower not only offered the standard and advanced features of other third-party HomeKit apps, but also integrated local weather, calendars, battery information, and much more. Now the company is releasing a massive update that's an improvement over what came before, with Wallflower 2. Clock and weather integration Color and brightness panel for color lighting Like its predecessor, this HomeKit dashboard can serve as a display of devices in the room where it is located, or the entire house. The 'home screen' is divided into three sections: Devices, Scenes and Sensors. Users have the option to configure it to display only active elements, merging all sensor data into a unified graph. This design ensures that crucial information is located on half of the screen, providing quick and easy access to other home functions with just one tap. Additional features are displayed on the left, including a clock, weather updates, calendar events, and alerts (such as low battery notifications). In addition to current weather conditions, the app will indicate the need for an umbrella and display severe weather warnings if applicable. Calendar events are conveniently displayed where users typically look. Wallflower provides guests with an easy-to-use way to control your smart home and easily connect to the Wi-Fi network. Designed primarily for the iPad, it serves as an alternative for iPhone users who find Apple's 'Standby' feature insufficient. Although Wallflower is a subscription-based app, users can enjoy basic functionalities for free with simple settings. A lifetime unlock option is available for advanced home features. Available on iPhone The good news for Wallflower 1.0 users: your purchase will remain valid in version 2 while providing a seamless transition. While the app will continue to run on older devices, the new version requires at least iOS 17 due to its reliance on SwiftUI and Apple's 'New HomeKit Architecture', prioritizing forward compatibility. German option English option Currently the UI has the option to display information in German or English, although other languages ​​are planned. The app update will be launched on January 23 (today). The current pricing structure offers the Premium solution for free for 14 days, after which you have an option for an annual subscription of £43.99 or a monthly subscription of £6.99, although a one-off lifetime purchase option is also available too.

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