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Minor grammar fixes. (Thanks for a great product!)
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logo: apple-homekit.png logo: apple-homekit.png
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The `HomeKit` component allows you to forward entities from Home Assistant to Apple `HomeKit`, so they could be controlled from Apple `Home` app and `Siri`. Please make sure that you have read the [considerations](#considerations) listed below to save you some trouble later. The `HomeKit` component allows you to forward entities from Home Assistant to Apple `HomeKit`, so they can be controlled from Apple's `Home` app and `Siri`. Please make sure that you have read the [considerations](#considerations) listed below to save you some trouble later.
<p class="note warning"> <p class="note warning">
It might be necessary to install an additional package: It might be necessary to install an additional package:
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### {% linkable_title Persistence Storage %} ### {% linkable_title Persistence Storage %}
Unfortunately `HomeKit` doesn't support any kind of persistence storage, only the configuration for accessories that are added to the `Home Assistant Bridge` are kept. To avoid problems it is recommended to use an automation to always start `HomeKit` with at least the same entities setup. If for some reason some entities are not setup, their config will be deleted. (State unknown or similar will not cause any issues.) Unfortunately `HomeKit` doesn't support any kind of persistent storage - only the configuration for accessories that are added to the `Home Assistant Bridge` are kept. To avoid problems it is recommended to use an automation to always start `HomeKit` with at least the same entities setup. If for some reason some entities are not setup, their config will be deleted. (State unknown or similar will not cause any issues.)
A common situation might be if you decide to disable parts of the configuration for testing. Please make sure to disable `auto start` and `turn off` the `Start HomeKit` automation (if you have one). A common situation might be if you decide to disable parts of the configuration for testing. Please make sure to disable `auto start` and `turn off` the `Start HomeKit` automation (if you have one).