Apple to launch app to take on Amazon and Google in the battle for the smart house

The dream of a smart home where everything can be controlled at the tap of a button is about to get a step closer. Apple's new iOS 10 software, expected to be released on Wednesday, will include a new Home app built by Apple to make home control easier - and to take on amazon and Google in the battle for the smart living room. It will allow users to control lights, blinds, doors and pretty much everything in their home from a single app - or by asking Siri. The final revamped feature shown for iOS was the Home app, which delivers a simple and secure way to setup, manage and control your home. Opening the Home app brings up a main screen that lists all favourite Scenes and favourite accessories for quick access.