General Electric (GE) has announced plans to produce an LED light compatible with Apple's HomeKit software.

The integration will include the ability to control the GE lights via Siri, Apple's voice-interface digital assistant.

Using GE's Align technology, the HomeKit-enabled bulbs will allow users to align their lighting with their sleep cycles – bluer tones in the morning hours and more amber-colored lighting in the evening.

Those familiar with the app called f.lux are already aware of the benefits of using blue lighting in the daytime (to suppress the output of melatonin) and amber lighting at night (allowing for an easier transition from wakefulness to sleep) as a way to keep the body's circadian rhythm intact.

"Lighting is how many first experiment with the idea of a smart home, and our insights show that consumers want the ability to control lighting from anywhere, automate lighting and pair lighting with other devices—like sensors, thermostats and door locks,” said Beth Comstock, the CEO of GE Business Innovations, in a statement on the company's website.

The HomeKit integration will give users the ability to control several LED units simultaneously, as well as the option to pair the LEDs with any iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod touch).

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the announcement is the ability to control the lighting using Siri on your iOS device. Harnessing a voice interface many mobile users are already familiar with within a smart home set up could be the key to getting users interested in GE's smart LED system.

"We’re excited to announce our support for HomeKit," said Comstock, "as it will bring a seamless, intuitive user experience using Siri…"

The HomeKit-enabled lighting system will be offered commercially later this year.