Description
iPad11,3 maps to the iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi model. It features a 10.5‑inch Retina display, A12 Bionic chip, Touch ID, and support for Apple Pencil (1st generation).
Overview
Features
- 10.5‑inch Retina display with True Tone
- A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Touch ID for secure unlock and Apple Pay
- Supports Apple Pencil (1st generation)
- Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual‑band support
- Bluetooth 5.0
Specifications
| Price | Not specified in sources |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Hub Required | No |
| Power | 30.2-watt-hour as per official Apple specifications |
| Cloud Dependency | No cloud required |
| HA Integration | Clarify that the Home Assistant iOS integration is used by the Companion App for iOS to store and provide settings fo… |
| Voice Control | Siri |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.24 inches as per official Apple specifications |
| Warranty | per official Apple specifications |
Home Assistant Integration
Integration Method: Home Assistant iOS integration (Companion App)
- Requirements: Home Assistant Companion App for iOS installed and connected
- Entities: Device tracker + iOS sensors (battery, activity, etc.)
- Setup: Install the app and log into Home Assistant; iOS integration is configured per device
- Notes: Integration is Cloud Push per HA docs; sensors can be enabled in the app
Practical Considerations
- Wi‑Fi only: iPad11,3 is the Wi‑Fi model
- Dashboards: Great as a portable HA control surface
- Sensors: iOS sensors require permissions in the companion app
- Updates: iPadOS versions may affect available sensors
Scores
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★☆ | Strong tablet hardware with modern sensors |
| Interoperability | ★★★★☆ | Excellent with HA via the iOS app |
| Setup Ease | ★★★★☆ | Companion app setup is straightforward |
| Cloud Dependency | ★★★☆☆ | HA iOS integration is Cloud Push |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★★★ | Apple hardware reliability and support |
| Overall | ★★★★☆ | Solid iOS tablet for HA dashboards and presence |
References
| Official | iPad Air (3rd gen) tech specs |
|---|---|
| Identifier | AppleDB iPad Air identifiers (iPad11,3) |
| Home Assistant | iOS integration · iOS sensor integration |
My Implementation
This iPad is enrolled in the Home Assistant iOS app to provide presence, sensor data, and a portable dashboard/control surface when needed.
Device Score Summary
| Category | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★☆ | Strong tablet hardware with modern sensors |
| Interoperability | ★★★★☆ | Excellent with HA via the iOS app |
| Setup Ease | ★★★★☆ | Companion app setup is straightforward |
| Cloud Dependency | ★★★☆☆ | HA iOS integration is Cloud Push |
| Vendor Trust | ★★★★★ | Apple hardware reliability and support |
| Overall | ★★★★☆ | Solid iOS tablet for HA dashboards and presence |
★★★★★ Exceptional | ★★★★☆ Very Good | ★★★☆☆ Good Enough | ★★☆☆☆ Frustrating | ★☆☆☆☆ Avoid