Silicon Labs provides a comprehensive ecosystem for developing accessories compatible with Apple HomeKit, allowing users to control various smart home devices through iOS. Their offerings include Bluetooth SoCs, modules, and compliant software, which have been tested and approved by Apple to ensure compliance with their standards. Development kits and resources are available to simplify the process for manufacturers and developers in creating HomeKit-enabled products.

1. Developing Accessories for the Apple HomeKit Ecosystem
November 2016

2. 2 Silicon Labs Confidential
Introduction to Apple HomeKit
Apple HomeKit is a framework for communicating with and controlling connected
home accessories such as lights, locks and thermostats.
It enables users to discover, configure and control smart home accessories using
iOS devices.
It also supports remote access to accessories through iCloud when using Apple TV
or iPad as a gateway.

3. 3 Silicon Labs Confidential
 More than 30 device types can be
built with Apple HomeKit today:
 Sensors: Temperature, Humidity,
Smoke, Presence, CO etc.
 Controls: Light, locks, thermostats,
garage door openers, etc.
 Gateways: These connect sensors and
controls with applications
Introduction to Apple HomeKit

4. 4 Silicon Labs Confidential
Introduction to Apple HomeKit

5. 5 Silicon Labs Confidential
Wake Up

6. 6 Silicon Labs Confidential
 HomeKit is not just a technology – but
an ecosystem:
 Technology providers such as Apple, Silicon
Labs, etc.
 Device vendors like: Apple, Philips, August,
Schlage, etc.
 Application developers
 System integrators
 Devices and applications are
interoperable, allowing more
advanced smart home applications
than proprietary systems
 Hunders of millions of potential users
Apple HomeKit is an Ecosystem

7. 7 Silicon Labs Confidential
Silicon Labs Products for Apple HomeKit
Development Tools
Wireless Gecko
SoCs & Modules
and Sensors
Bluetooth
Software & SDK
Blue or Mighty
Gecko
Link Layer
GAP
GATT
BGAPI
Application
ATTSM
Hardware
Stack
Software
API

8. 8 Silicon Labs Confidential
EFR32 Blue Gecko Platform
32-bit bus
Peripheral Reflex System
Radio
2.4 GHz w/
Balun
Integrated
PA + Balun
Packet
Trace
Energy
Management
Voltage
Reg. and
monitor
DC-DC
Converter
PoR and BoD
Clock
Management
HF RC and
Crystal Oscs
Auxiliary
RC Osc
LF Crystal Osc +
ULF and LF RC
Oscs
CPU and Memory
ARM
Cortex-M4 FPU
MPU
Flash
Program
Memory
Debug
Interface
RAM
Memory
Security
Crypto
AES, ECC,
SHA
CRC32
Serial
2x USART
I2C
I/O
External
Interrupt
Reset,
GPIO (5V)
and
wake-up
Timers and Triggers
2x Timer/
Counter
Low Energy
Timer
Pulse
Counter +
WD
Watchdog
Timer
Calendar
RTC
Cryo-timer
Analog
ADC +
ACMP
Current
DAC
 MCU + Bluetooth low energy Platform
 Cortex M4 with FPU and DSP instructions
 Up to 32kB RAM and 256kB Flash
 63 μA/MHz active, 2.1 μA sleep (EM3)
 1.85–3.8 V supply with full analog performance
 Integrated DC-DC buck converter
 Integrated Bluetooth radio
 Up to +19.5 dBm TX Power, -93 dBm RX Sensitivity
 8.8 mA TX (0 dBm), 8.7 mA RX
 7x7 QFN48, 5x5 QFN32 and 3x3 CSP packages
 Advanced Security Features
 Hardware crypto engine supports AES, ECC, SHA
 Pseudo Random Number Generator
 Bluetooth 4.2 Software
 Bluetooth 4.2 compliant
 Simultaneous central/peripheral/advertiser/scanner
 Up to 8 connections and 340kbps peak throughput

9. 9 Silicon Labs Confidential
BGM111 BGM113 BGM12 SiP Module
Dimensions 12.9 x 15.0 x 2.2 mm 9.2 x 15.8 x 1.83 mm 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 mm
TX power +8 dBm +3 dBm +3 and +8 dBm
RX sensitivity: -92 dBm -92 dBm -90 dBm
Qualified Bluetooth, CE, FCC, IC,
Korea, Japan
Bluetooth, CE, FCC, IC,
Korea, Japan
Bluetooth, CE, limited modular FCC,
IC and Japan
Benefit 31 x I/O, footprint compatible with
future devices with more RAM,
Flash and Bluetooth 5.0
Small size PCB module
compatible with Bluegiga
BLE113
Ultra small module enabling small
designs still with great RF
performance. RF pin option available.
Blue Gecko Bluetooth Modules

10. 10 Silicon Labs Confidential
Development Kits
 Blue Gecko Wireless Starter Kits (WSTKs)
 Blue or Mighty Gecko SoC or Module radio board
 A main board with display, USB, breakouts and
RHT sensor
 Blue Gecko module starter kits come with an
expansion board, which has a foot print for the
Apple HomeKit secure element
 Energy profiling, debug, firmware updates
 Thunderboard Sense IoT Kit
 Great platform for Apple HomeKit development
 Has EFR32 Might Gecko SoC
 Built-in antenna
 Temperature, Humidity, Air Quality, Light,
Pressure, 6-axis inertia sensor, MEMS mic, RBG
LEDs, buttons, and more
 USB for programming
 Secure element can be wired to the breakouts

11. 11 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Si1153 Proximity and Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
 Applications: Control panels, thermostats, etc.
 Proximity capability enables automatic display wake on approach
 Allows display to be powered down between uses, saving power
 Sunlight immunity option ensures proximity sensing works in sunlight
 Ambient Light Sensor enables automatic display brightness adjustment
 Ensures display is readable in bright light, but not too bright at night
 Si70xx Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensors
 Applications: Thermostats, water leak sensors, bathroom vent fans,
home security door/window sensors, etc.
 Humidity accuracy <3%
 Temperature accuracy <0.3°C
 0.1°C accuracy available over human body temperature range
 Market leading power consumption maximizes battery life
Silicon Labs’ Environmental Sensors
TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY
AMBIENT LIGHTPROXIMITY

12. 12 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Integrated Bluetooth Stack
 Bluetooth 4.2 compliant
 Simultaneous Central / Peripheral / Advertiser / Scanner
 8 simultaneous connections
 340kbps peak throughput
 Flexible, easy-to-use APIs
 BGAPI and emLib HAL for standalone mode (SoC mode)
 BGAPI serial protocol for NCP over UART
 Profile ToolkitTM for building GATT based profiles
 BGScriptTM scripting language
 Field Upgradable
 Full and application only update modes
 Over-the-Air Firmware Update
 NCP Firmware Update over UART
Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth Software
Blue or Mighty
Gecko
Link Layer
GAP
GATT
BGAPI
Application
ATTSM
Hardware
Stack
Software
API

13. 13 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Apple HomeKit R7 Compliant Software
 Implements the Apple HomeKit Accessory Protocol (HAP)
 Implements Apple HomeKit security algorithms
 Implements all Apple HomeKit services and characteristics
 Other necessary Apple HomeKit enablers such as:
Over-the-Air update secure element interfacing etc.
 Provided as a library
 Adds HomeKit APIs
 Adds new APIs in addtion to the Bluetooth API
 HomeKit configuration
 HomeKit advetisement and connection management
 HomeKit security and bondings
 Can be used in SoC or NCP mode
 Examples Applications and Source Code
 Tested and Approved by Apple
Silicon Labs’ Software for Apple HomeKit
Blue or Mighty
Gecko
Link Layer
GAP
GATT
HomeKit + BGAPI
HomeKit Application
ATTSM
Hardware
Stack
Software
API
AppleHomeKit
HomeKit

14. 14 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Simplicity Studio
 An Eclipse based Silicon Labs’ IDE
 Integrated IDE with code editor,
code compilation and debug
 Demos and example source code
 Documentation
 Value-add tools
 Hardware configurator
 Energy Profiler
 Network Analyzer
 Compiler support
 IAR 7.40 and newer (7.60 recommeded)
 Free BGScript compiler
 3rd Party Tools
 IAR Embedded Workbench
 Bluetooth SIG Developer Studio
 Smart Phone Applications
 iOS and Android reference applications for Apple HomeKit
Development Tools

15. 15 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Apple HomeKit is licensed under
Apple’s MFI program
 You have to be an MFI licensee to
access the Apple specifications, tools,
Silicon Labs’ software, and
documentation
 Learn more and sign-up at:
 https://developer.apple.com/programs/mfi/
Developing for Apple HomeKit - Made for iPhone (MFI)

16. 16 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Apple MFI Verification
 Go to www.silabs.com/homekit
 Request for our Apple HomeKit SDK access
 Tell us your:
 MFI account number
 Company name
 Primary contact person to Apple
 We’ll provide you our SDK and documents
 Get Our Development Kits
 Blue or Mighty Gecko WSTK or Thunderboard sense
 Select a SoC with 32kB RAM and 256kB Flash
 All BGM module kits come with an EXP board, with a
socket for secure element
 Help and Technical Support
 Go to www.silabs.com/support
 Submit a ticket to our support team
Developing for Apple HomeKit – Silicon Labs’ Products

17. 17 Silicon Labs Confidential
 The end product, before going to market,
must still be approved by Apple
 Devices, manuals and product packaging,
need to be sent to Apple for testing
 Silicon Labs’ Apple HomeKit
implementation is tested and approved
by Apple and it passes HomeKit R7
certification tests
 Contact your MFI contact for details
about the process
Developing for Apple HomeKit – Apple Review

18. 18 Silicon Labs Confidential
 Silicon Labs for Apple HomeKit
 HomeKit introduction
 HomeKit enabled products
 Getting started using HomeKit
 HomeKit WWDC14 video
 Siri voice commands
 HomeKit developer guide
Additional Resources

19. 19 Silicon Labs Confidential
Summary
 Silicon Labs’ Apple HomeKit implementation is tested and approved by Apple
and it passes HomeKit R7 certification tests
 Significantly reduced development time and risk
 Easier Apple approvals
 Silicon Labs provides multiple offerings for Apple HomeKit accessory vendors:
 Bluetooth SoCs and modules
 Sensors
 Bluetooth 4.2 and Apple HomeKit compliant software
 Hardware and software development tools
 Get started here: www.silabs.com/homekit

20. Thank You
www.silabs.com
www.community.silabs.com