---
title: name
framework: homekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: homekit/hmhome/name
---

# name

The name the user gives to the home.

## Declaration

```swift
var name: String { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion The name should be configured by the user when a new home is created.

## See Also

### Identifying a home

- [updateName(_:completionHandler:)](homekit/hmhome/updatename(_:completionhandler:).md)
- [uniqueIdentifier](homekit/hmhome/uniqueidentifier.md)
- [isPrimary](homekit/hmhome/isprimary.md)