# Currently-Supported Services and Characteristics ### AccessoryInformation (3E) Required Identification Information. For each Accessory in a HomeSpan device this must be included as the first Service.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Identify (14) :small_blue_diamond:
  • triggers an update when HomeKit wants HomeSpan to run its identification routine for an Accessory
boolPW11
  • RUN_ID (1) 
Name (23)
  • default name of a Service used only during initial pairing
stringPR--"unnamed"
FirmwareRevision (52)
  • must be in form x[.y[.z]] - informational only
stringPR+EV--"1.0.0"
Manufacturer (20)
  • any string - informational only
stringPR--"HomeSpan"
Model (21)
  • any string - informational only
stringPR--"HomeSpan-ESP32"
SerialNumber (30)
  • any string - informational only
stringPR--"HS-12345"
HardwareRevision (53)
  • must be in form x[.y[.z]] - informational only
stringPR--"1.0.0"
### AirPurifier (BB) Defines a basic Air Purifier with an optional fan. Optional Linked Services: FilterMaintenance, AirQualitySensor, Fan, and Slat
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
CurrentAirPurifierState (A9) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates current state of air purification
uint8PR+EV02
  • INACTIVE (0) 
  • IDLE (1) :heavy_check_mark:
  • PURIFYING (2) 
TargetAirPurifierState (A8) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of air purifier
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • MANUAL (0) 
  • AUTO (1) :heavy_check_mark:
RotationSpeed (29)
  • measured as a percentage
floatPR+PW+EV01000
SwingMode (B6)
  • indicates whether swing-mode is enabled
uint8PR+EV+PW01
  • SWING_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • SWING_ENABLED (1) 
LockPhysicalControls (A7)
  • indicates if local control lock is enabled
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • CONTROL_LOCK_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CONTROL_LOCK_ENABLED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### AirQualitySensor (8D) Defines an Air Quality Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
AirQuality (95) :small_blue_diamond:
  • a subjective description
uint8PR+EV05
  • UNKNOWN (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • EXCELLENT (1) 
  • GOOD (2) 
  • FAIR (3) 
  • INFERIOR (4) 
  • POOR (5) 
OzoneDensity (C3)
  • measured in µg/m3
floatPR+EV010000
NitrogenDioxideDensity (C4)
  • measured in µg/m3
floatPR+EV010000
SulphurDioxideDensity (C5)
  • measured in µg/m3
floatPR+EV010000
PM25Density (C6)
  • 2.5-micron particulate density, measured in µg/m3
floatPR+EV010000
PM10Density (C7)
  • 10-micron particulate density, measured in µg/m3
floatPR+EV010000
VOCDensity (C8)
  • measured in µg/m3
floatPR+EV010000
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### BatteryService (96) Defines a standalone Battery Service.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
BatteryLevel (68) :small_blue_diamond:
  • measured as a percentage
uint8PR+EV0100100
ChargingState (8F) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates state of battery charging
uint8PR+EV02
  • NOT_CHARGING (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CHARGING (1) 
  • NOT_CHARGEABLE (2) 
StatusLowBattery (79) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### CarbonDioxideSensor (97) Defines a Carbon Dioxide Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CarbonDioxideDetected (92) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if abnormal level is detected
uint8PR+EV01
  • NORMAL (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ABNORMAL (1) 
CarbonDioxideLevel (93)
  • measured on parts per million (ppm)
floatPR+EV01000000
CarbonDioxidePeakLevel (94)
  • measured in parts per million (ppm)
floatPR+EV01000000
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### CarbonMonoxideSensor (7F) Defines a Carbon Monoxide Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CarbonMonoxideDetected (69) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if abnormal level is detected
uint8PR+EV01
  • NORMAL (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ABNORMAL (1) 
CarbonMonoxideLevel (90)
  • measured in parts per million (ppm)
floatPR+EV01000
CarbonMonoxidePeakLevel (91)
  • measured in parts per million (ppm)
floatPR+EV01000
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### ContactSensor (80) Defines a Contact Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
ContactSensorState (6A) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indictates if contact is detected (i.e. closed)
uint8PR+EV01
  • DETECTED (0) 
  • NOT_DETECTED (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Door (81) Defines a motorized Door.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentPosition (6D) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current position (as a percentage) from fully closed (0) to full open (100)
uint8PR+EV01000
TargetPosition (7C) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates target position (as a percentage) from fully closed (0) to full open (100)
uint8PW+PR+EV01000
ObstructionDetected (24)
  • indicates if obstruction is detected
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Doorbell (121) Defines a Doorbell. Can be used on a standalone basis or in conjunction with a LockMechanism Service.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
ProgrammableSwitchEvent (73) :small_blue_diamond:
  • specifies type of button press
uint8PR+EV+NV02
  • SINGLE_PRESS (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DOUBLE_PRESS (1) 
  • LONG_PRESS (2) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Fan (B7) Defines a Fan. Can be used in conjunction with a LightBulb Service to create a Lighted Ceiling Fan.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
CurrentFanState (AF)
  • indicates current state of a fan
uint8PR+EV02
  • INACTIVE (0) 
  • IDLE (1) :heavy_check_mark:
  • BLOWING (2) 
TargetFanState (BF)
  • indicates desired state of fan
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • MANUAL (0) 
  • AUTO (1) :heavy_check_mark:
RotationDirection (28)
  • indicates the rotation direction of a fan
intPR+PW+EV01
  • CLOCKWISE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • COUNTERCLOCKWISE (1) 
RotationSpeed (29)
  • measured as a percentage
floatPR+PW+EV01000
SwingMode (B6)
  • indicates whether swing-mode is enabled
uint8PR+EV+PW01
  • SWING_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • SWING_ENABLED (1) 
LockPhysicalControls (A7)
  • indicates if local control lock is enabled
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • CONTROL_LOCK_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CONTROL_LOCK_ENABLED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Faucet (D7) Defines the master control for a multi-Valve appliance. Linked Services: Valve (at least one required), and HeaterCooler (optional).
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### FilterMaintenance (BA) Defines a Filter Maintainence check.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
FilterChangeIndication (AC) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates state of filter
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_CHANGE_NEEDED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CHANGE_NEEDED (1) 
FilterLifeLevel (AB)
  • measures as a percentage of remaining life
floatPR+EV01000
ResetFilterIndication (AD)
  • triggers and update when the user chooses to reset the FilterChangeIndication from the Home App
uint8PW11
  • RESET_FILTER (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### GarageDoorOpener (41) Defines a motorized Garage Door Opener.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentDoorState (E) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates current state of a door
uint8PR+EV04
  • OPEN (0) 
  • CLOSED (1) :heavy_check_mark:
  • OPENING (2) 
  • CLOSING (3) 
  • STOPPED (4) 
TargetDoorState (32) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of door
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • OPEN (0) 
  • CLOSED (1) :heavy_check_mark:
ObstructionDetected (24) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if obstruction is detected
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
LockCurrentState (1D)
  • indicates state of a lock
uint8PR+EV03
  • UNLOCKED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOCKED (1) 
  • JAMMED (2) 
  • UNKNOWN (3) 
LockTargetState (1E)
  • indicates desired state of lock
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • UNLOCK (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOCK (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
Version (37) :small_blue_diamond:
  • unused
stringPR--"1.0.0"
### HeaterCooler (BC) Defines a standalone Heater, Cooler, or combined Heater/Cooler. Can be used with a separate Fan Service and/or Slat Service to extend functionality.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
CurrentTemperature (11) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current temperature measured in Celsius
floatPR+EV01000
CurrentHeaterCoolerState (B1) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates whether appliance is currently heating, cooling, idle, or off
uint8PR+EV03
  • INACTIVE (0) 
  • IDLE (1) :heavy_check_mark:
  • HEATING (2) 
  • COOLING (3) 
TargetHeaterCoolerState (B2) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of heater/cooler
uint8PW+PR+EV02
  • AUTO (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • HEAT (1) 
  • COOL (2) 
RotationSpeed (29)
  • measured as a percentage
floatPR+PW+EV01000
TemperatureDisplayUnits (36)
  • indicates the desired units to display the temperature on the device itself (has no effect on Home App)
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • CELSIUS (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAHRENHEIT (1) 
SwingMode (B6)
  • indicates whether swing-mode is enabled
uint8PR+EV+PW01
  • SWING_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • SWING_ENABLED (1) 
CoolingThresholdTemperature (D)
  • cooling turns on when temperature (in Celsius) rises above this threshold
floatPR+PW+EV103510
HeatingThresholdTemperature (12)
  • heating turns on when temperature (in Celsius) falls below this threshold
floatPR+PW+EV02516
LockPhysicalControls (A7)
  • indicates if local control lock is enabled
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • CONTROL_LOCK_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CONTROL_LOCK_ENABLED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### HumidifierDehumidifier (BD) Defines a Humidifer, Dehumidifier, or combined Humidifer/Dehumidifier. Can be used with a separate Fan Service and/or Slat Service to extend functionality.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
CurrentRelativeHumidity (10) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current humidity measured as a percentage
floatPR+EV01000
CurrentHumidifierDehumidifierState (B3) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates current state of humidifier/dehumidifer
uint8PR+EV03
  • INACTIVE (0) 
  • IDLE (1) :heavy_check_mark:
  • HUMIDIFYING (2) 
  • DEHUMIDIFYING (3) 
TargetHumidifierDehumidifierState (B4) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of humidifier/dehumidifier
uint8PW+PR+EV02
  • AUTO (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • HUMIDIFY (1) 
  • DEHUMIDIFY (2) 
RelativeHumidityDehumidifierThreshold (C9)
  • dehumidfier turns on when humidity rises above this threshold
floatPR+PW+EV010050
RelativeHumidityHumidifierThreshold (CA)
  • humidfier turns on when humidity falls below this threshold
floatPR+PW+EV010050
RotationSpeed (29)
  • measured as a percentage
floatPR+PW+EV01000
SwingMode (B6)
  • indicates whether swing-mode is enabled
uint8PR+EV+PW01
  • SWING_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • SWING_ENABLED (1) 
WaterLevel (B5)
  • measured as a percentage
floatPR+EV01000
LockPhysicalControls (A7)
  • indicates if local control lock is enabled
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • CONTROL_LOCK_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CONTROL_LOCK_ENABLED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### HumiditySensor (82) Defines a Humidity Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentRelativeHumidity (10) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current humidity measured as a percentage
floatPR+EV01000
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### InputSource (D9) Defines an Input Source for a TV. Use only as a Linked Service for the Television Service.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Identifier (E6) :small_blue_diamond:
  • numerical Identifer of the InputSource.
uint32PR02550
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
IsConfigured (D6)
  • indicates if a predefined Service has been configured
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_CONFIGURED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CONFIGURED (1) 
CurrentVisibilityState (135)
  • current visibility of the Service, as selectable on the Settings Page of the Home App
uint8PR+EV01
  • VISIBLE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • NOT_VISIBLE (1) 
TargetVisibilityState (134)
  • indicates desired visibility of the Service, as selectable on the Settings Page of the Home App
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • VISIBLE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • NOT_VISIBLE (1) 
### IrrigationSystem (CF) Defines an Irrigation System. Linked Services: Valve Service (at least one required).
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
ProgramMode (D1) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if pre-scheduled program is running
uint8PR+EV02
  • NONE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • SCHEDULED (1) 
  • SCHEDULE_OVERRIDEN (2) 
InUse (D2) :small_blue_diamond:
  • if Service is set to active, this indictes whether it is currently in use
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_IN_USE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • IN_USE (1) 
RemainingDuration (D4)
  • duration (in seconds) remaining for Service to be active/on
uint32PR+EV0360060
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### LeakSensor (83) Defines a Leak Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
LeakDetected (70) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indictates if a leak is detected
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### LightBulb (43) Defines any type of Light.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
On (25) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
boolPR+PW+EV01
  • OFF (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ON (1) 
Brightness (8)
  • measured as a percentage
intPR+PW+EV01000
Hue (13)
  • color (in degrees) from red (0) to green (120) to blue (240) and back to red (360)
floatPR+PW+EV03600
Saturation (2F)
  • color saturation, measured as a percentage
floatPR+PW+EV01000
ColorTemperature (CE)
  • measured in inverse megaKelvin (= 1,000,000 / Kelvin)
uint32PR+PW+EV140500200
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### LightSensor (84) Defines a Light Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentAmbientLightLevel (6B) :small_blue_diamond:
  • measured in Lux (lumens/m2
floatPR+EV0.00011000001
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### LockMechanism (45) Defines an electronic Lock.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
LockCurrentState (1D) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates state of a lock
uint8PR+EV03
  • UNLOCKED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOCKED (1) 
  • JAMMED (2) 
  • UNKNOWN (3) 
LockTargetState (1E) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of lock
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • UNLOCK (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOCK (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
Mute (11A) :small_blue_diamond:
  • not used
boolPW+PR+EV01
  • OFF (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ON (1) 
Volume (119)
  • unused
uint8PW+PR+EV01000
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### MotionSensor (85) Defines a Motion Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
MotionDetected (22) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if motion is detected
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### OccupancySensor (86) Defines and Occupancy Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
OccupancyDetected (71) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if occupanccy is detected
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Outlet (47) Defines an controllable Outlet used to power any light or appliance.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
On (25) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
boolPR+PW+EV01
  • OFF (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ON (1) 
OutletInUse (26) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if an appliance or light is plugged into the outlet, regardless of whether on or off
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_IN_USE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • IN_USE (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### SecuritySystem (7E) Defines a Security System.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
SecuritySystemCurrentState (66) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates current state of the security system
uint8PR+EV04
  • ARMED_STAY (0) 
  • ARMED_AWAY (1) 
  • ARMED_NIGHT (2) 
  • DISARMED (3) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ALARM_TRIGGERED (4) 
SecuritySystemTargetState (67) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of the security system
uint8PW+PR+EV03
  • ARM_STAY (0) 
  • ARM_AWAY (1) 
  • ARM_NIGHT (2) 
  • DISARM (3) :heavy_check_mark:
SecuritySystemAlarmType (8E)
  • indicates whether alarm was triggered for known reason
uint8PR+EV01
  • KNOWN (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • UNKNOWN (1) 
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### ServiceLabel (CC) Groups together un-named (or un-nameable) Services by Linking them to this Service. When used, those other Services must each include a ServiceLabelIndex Characteristic with a unique value. Rarely needed.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
ServiceLabelNamespace (CD) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates how un-named Services linked together with a ServiceLabel Service should be displayed in the Home App
uint8PR01
  • DOTS (0) 
  • NUMERALS (1) :heavy_check_mark:
### Slat (B9) Defines a motorized ventilation Slat(s).
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentSlatState (AA) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates current state of slats
uint8PR+EV02
  • FIXED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • JAMMED (1) 
  • SWINGING (2) 
SlatType (C0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates the direction of a slat or group of slats
uint8PR01
  • HORIZONTAL (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • VERTICAL (1) 
SwingMode (B6)
  • indicates whether swing-mode is enabled
uint8PR+EV+PW01
  • SWING_DISABLED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • SWING_ENABLED (1) 
CurrentTiltAngle (C1)
  • current angle (in degrees) of slats from fully up or left (-90) to fully open (0) to fully down or right (90)
intPR+EV-90900
TargetTiltAngle (C2)
  • indicated desired angle (in degrees) of slats from fully up or left (-90) to fully open (0) to fully down or right (90)
intPW+PR+EV-90900
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### SmokeSensor (87) Defines a Smoke Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
SmokeDetected (76) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if smoke is detected
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
Mute (11A) :small_blue_diamond:
  • not used
boolPW+PR+EV01
  • OFF (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ON (1) 
Volume (119)
  • unused
uint8PW+PR+EV01000
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### StatelessProgrammableSwitch (89) Defines a "Stateless" Programmable Switch that can be used to trigger actions in the Home App.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
ProgrammableSwitchEvent (73) :small_blue_diamond:
  • specifies type of button press
uint8PR+EV+NV02
  • SINGLE_PRESS (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DOUBLE_PRESS (1) 
  • LONG_PRESS (2) 
ServiceLabelIndex (CB)
  • numerical index used to distinguish multiple copies of the same Service within an Accessory
uint8PR12551
### Switch (49) Defines a generic Switch.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
On (25) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
boolPR+PW+EV01
  • OFF (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ON (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Television (D8) Defines a TV. Optional Linked Services: InputSource and TelevisionSpeaker.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
ActiveIdentifier (E7)
  • numerical Identifier of the InputSource selected in the Home App.
uint32PW+PR+EV02550
RemoteKey (E1)
  • triggers an update when the corresponding key is pressed in the Remote Control widget on an iPhone
uint8PW415
  • UP (4) 
  • DOWN (5) 
  • LEFT (6) 
  • RIGHT (7) 
  • CENTER (8) 
  • BACK (9) 
  • PLAY_PAUSE (11) 
  • INFO (15) 
PowerModeSelection (DF)
  • when defined, creates a "View TV Settings" button in the Home App that triggers an update to this Characteristic when pressed
uint8PW00
  • VIEW_SETTINGS (0) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### TelevisionSpeaker (113) Defines a Television Speaker that can be controlled via the Remote Control widget on an iPhone. Use only as a Linked Service for the Television Service.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
VolumeControlType (E9) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates the type of volume control
uint8PR+EV03
  • NONE (0) 
  • RELATIVE (1) 
  • RELATIVE_CURRENT (2) 
  • ABSOLUTE (3) :heavy_check_mark:
VolumeSelector (EA) :small_blue_diamond:
  • triggered by presses to the iPhone's volume up/down buttons when TV is selected in the Remote Control widget
uint8PW01
  • VOLUME_UP (0) 
  • VOLUME_DOWN (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### TemperatureSensor (8A) Defines a Temperature Sensor.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentTemperature (11) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current temperature measured in Celsius
floatPR+EV01000
StatusActive (75)
  • indicates whether the Service is properly functioning
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_FUNCTIONING (0) 
  • FUNCTIONING (1) :heavy_check_mark:
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
StatusTampered (7A)
  • indicates whether the Service has been tampered with
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_TAMPERED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • TAMPERED (1) 
StatusLowBattery (79)
  • indicates state of battery
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_LOW_BATTERY (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • LOW_BATTERY (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Thermostat (4A) Defines a Thermostat used to control a furnace, air conditioner, or both.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentHeatingCoolingState (F) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates whether appliance is currently heating, cooling, or just idle
uint8PR+EV02
  • IDLE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • HEATING (1) 
  • COOLING (2) 
TargetHeatingCoolingState (33) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired state of appliance
uint8PW+PR+EV03
  • OFF (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • HEAT (1) 
  • COOL (2) 
  • AUTO (3) 
CurrentTemperature (11) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current temperature measured in Celsius
floatPR+EV01000
TargetTemperature (35) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates desired temperature measures in Celsius
floatPW+PR+EV103816
TemperatureDisplayUnits (36) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates the desired units to display the temperature on the device itself (has no effect on Home App)
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • CELSIUS (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAHRENHEIT (1) 
CoolingThresholdTemperature (D)
  • cooling turns on when temperature (in Celsius) rises above this threshold
floatPR+PW+EV103510
CurrentRelativeHumidity (10)
  • current humidity measured as a percentage
floatPR+EV01000
HeatingThresholdTemperature (12)
  • heating turns on when temperature (in Celsius) falls below this threshold
floatPR+PW+EV02516
TargetRelativeHumidity (34)
  • indicates desired humidity measured as a percentage
floatPW+PR+EV01000
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Valve (D0) Defines an electronic Valve. Can be used standalone or as a Linked Service in conjunction with the Faucet and IrrigationSystem Services.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
Active (B0) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates if the Service is active/on
uint8PW+PR+EV01
  • INACTIVE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • ACTIVE (1) 
InUse (D2) :small_blue_diamond:
  • if Service is set to active, this indictes whether it is currently in use
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_IN_USE (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • IN_USE (1) 
ValveType (D5) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates the type of valve
uint8PR+EV03
  • GENERIC (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • IRRIGATION (1) 
  • SHOWER_HEAD (2) 
  • FAUCET (3) 
SetDuration (D3)
  • specifies the duration (in seconds) for a Service to remain on once activated
uint32PW+PR+EV0360060
RemainingDuration (D4)
  • duration (in seconds) remaining for Service to be active/on
uint32PR+EV0360060
IsConfigured (D6)
  • indicates if a predefined Service has been configured
uint8PR+EV01
  • NOT_CONFIGURED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • CONFIGURED (1) 
ServiceLabelIndex (CB)
  • numerical index used to distinguish multiple copies of the same Service within an Accessory
uint8PR12551
StatusFault (77)
  • indicates whether the Service has a fault
uint8PR+EV01
  • NO_FAULT (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • FAULT (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### Window (8B) Defines a motorized Window.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
CurrentPosition (6D) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current position (as a percentage) from fully closed (0) to full open (100)
uint8PR+EV01000
TargetPosition (7C) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates target position (as a percentage) from fully closed (0) to full open (100)
uint8PW+PR+EV01000
ObstructionDetected (24)
  • indicates if obstruction is detected
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
### WindowCovering (8C) Defines a motorized Window Shade, Screen, Awning, etc.
CharacteristicFormatPermsMinMaxConstants/Defaults
TargetPosition (7C) :small_blue_diamond:
  • indicates target position (as a percentage) from fully closed (0) to full open (100)
uint8PW+PR+EV01000
CurrentPosition (6D) :small_blue_diamond:
  • current position (as a percentage) from fully closed (0) to full open (100)
uint8PR+EV01000
CurrentHorizontalTiltAngle (6C)
  • current angle (in degrees) of slats from fully up (-90) to fully open (0) to fully down (90)
intPR+EV-90900
TargetHorizontalTiltAngle (7B)
  • indicates desired angle (in degrees) of slats from fully up (-90) to fully open (0) to fully down (90)
intPW+PR+EV-90900
CurrentVerticalTiltAngle (6E)
  • current angle (in degrees) of slats from fully left (-90) to fully open (0) to fully right (90)
intPR+EV-90900
TargetVerticalTiltAngle (7D)
  • indicates desired angle (in degrees) of slats from fully left (-90) to fully open (0) to fully right (90)
intPW+PR+EV-90900
ObstructionDetected (24)
  • indicates if obstruction is detected
boolPR+EV01
  • NOT_DETECTED (0) :heavy_check_mark:
  • DETECTED (1) 
ConfiguredName (E3)
  • a "configurable" Service name - any updates made from within the Home App trigger an update in HomeSpan and vice versa.
stringPW+PR+EV--"unnamed"
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