The "Dashboard for your home" app transforms a spare iPad into a central command center for Apple's HomeKit smart home platform. The app displays cameras, thermostats, lights, weather, and calendars on a single screen. Key features include live camera previews (up to four simultaneously in the free version, unlimited with Premium), thermostat control for up to four devices, and management of up to eight switches. It also offers a six-day weather forecast and a weekly calendar overview.

The app automatically sleeps and wakes with touch, the front camera, or a motion sensor, and supports light and dark modes. The latest update introduces a 3D floor plan feature, allowing users to upload home layouts and interact with devices as icons within their virtual rooms. Live camera thumbnails for entrances and outdoor spaces are readily accessible. Quick-scene buttons, a status line for open windows/doors, and per-room temperature controls are also present. The calendar panel includes countdown timers.

Dashboard for your home is free, with a Premium tier available for $9.99 per year, unlocking unlimited cameras and thermostats, and the floor plan feature. The app requires iPadOS 17 or later and an existing HomeKit setup. It also functions on an iPhone in portrait mode. The developer states the app collects no user data. This offers a great way to utilize a spare iPad for a more integrated smart home experience, potentially paired with a wall mount.