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  1. L

    HomeKit Custom doorbell ring Circleview and Apple Home how to

    Hello, This works with the current Home app and HomePod Mini's as of April 1, 2023. So one of the things that I think would be fun is a custom doorbell sound. Too bad Apple doesn't agree or can't make it happen with the current products. It's not as ideal as a built in Home function but here...
  2. haralds

    HomeKit New Architecture Compatibility

    Since there are varying reports concerning the compatibility of the New Architecture with devices and other frameworks, I created this wiki to gather results users can consult BASED ON REAL WORLD CONFIRMATION. For now, I have too many devices with an unknown status or known incompatibility to...
  3. haralds

    HomeKit HomeKit Upgrade Compatible versions of macOS

    If I upgrade the HomeKit architecture, will the Monterey-based Home app stop working? What about Catalina? I know that the newest OS versions are required for the update, but what about connecting after?
  4. sgreen314

    HomeKit Matter Update - New "Home" Updated Automatically

    I'm guessing I know the answer to this based on what happened, just trying to confirm and maybe prevent someone else from running into this issue. Seems I can't create automations without an Apple TV or HomePod now. I thought it was entirely optional based on...
  5. T

    HomePod HomePod Issues with OS 16.4

    The new update totally messed up my HomePods (New and Minis) When I ask Siri to... play a certain playlist, it regularly plays totally different music play in multiple rooms, it usually fails to do so. It plays on the addressed HomePod but the other rooms stay quiet, while they are shown as...
  6. S

    HomeKit Apple TV shows "Playing" in Home app while it's OFF

    This issue never occurred before last December when I updated to iOS 16.2 and tvOS 16.2. (I also took the optional new HomeKit architecture at this time.) In the Home app, my Apple TV (4K 2nd Gen) is showing status as "Playing" and yet it's shut OFF right now. And sometimes when it's ON...
  7. Rychiar

    HomePod New HomePod arrived stuck in iOS16.0

    I just got my new HomePod yesterday. It appears to be stuck at iOS16.0 and there doesn't seem to be a way to update it. my Eero shows its on my network, I can play music from my phone to it, and I see it in HomeKit... yet it says "this accessory is not responding" It can get the weather for me...
  8. R

    HomeKit Thread-enabled hub is always ‘Standby’ but does this matter?

    So here’s something I haven’t had any luck with DuckDuckGo or Google and wondering if there’s a Thread Guru who can answer it: I finally added a HomePod mini yesterday so I could take advantage of Thread devices like my Eve Weather, and wemo Smart Plug which are the newer thread-enabled...
  9. S

    Resolved Schlage Sense (no response and unreachable) in HomeKit with Apple TV hub - [RESOLVED by tvOS 16.4]

    I've had a Schlage Sense lock for several years. Its only radio is Bluetooth (BLE), so initially, without a hub, I could only operate while my iPhone was within Bluetooth range. There is always a long delay to operate on arrival, as it takes time for the lock to re-connect via Bluetooth...
  10. Rychiar

    HomeKit Disappointed in Thread

    YEars ago i replaced most of my Wi-Fi smart bulbs with nanoleaf thread ones… now in 2023 the only bulbs that fall off HomeKit or fall back to Bluetooth And are unrecoverable without full reset are those .All my Wi-Fi stuff which was once problematic, works perfectly now. Very frustrating. I...
  11. S

    HomePod HomePods and Multi Room Music.... Ropey as.... Where to start here?

    This thread is tricky to keep focused - theres just so many problems. There are other threads of course discussing various aspects of this not working. I am so surprised at Apple here. HomeKit and multi room music has been awful for a long time, but with each new 'update' it seems to get...
  12. Wimbre

    HomeKit Devices can be controlled from Homebridge but do not respond in Apple Homekit

    Hi, I have a number of devices that I can control with Homekit: 1.Philips Hue lights (via Philips Hub) 2.Xiaomi motion sensors (via Xiaomi hub) 3.Xiaomi water sensor (via Xiaomi hub) 4.Homepods 5.Eneco Toon 6.Outdoor lighting (via Sonos/Ewelink) 7.Bosch dishwasher. The strange thing is that I...
  13. A

    HomeKit Good To See MR Not Covering The HK Disaster This Morning!

    Any reason for that? No front page coverage of the complete collapse of HK for users. Lol
  14. Pacotobias

    HomeKit Homekit Dimmer for EU 230v wired

    I have been searching all over the internet without any success..? i am looking for an all-in-one dimmer switch which is compatible with homekit and doesn‘t need a bridge such as the Eve switch just with a dimming functionality https://www.evehome.com/en/eve-light-switch - wall light switch -...
  15. purdnost

    HomeKit Automations Involving ecobee Thermostat Not Working Post HomeKit Architecture Upgrade

    I have HomeKit automations that adjust my ecobee thermostat temperature at certain times. Following the new HomeKit architecture upgrade, these automations have not been working. Any suggestions, please?
  16. C

    HomeKit HomeKit & Matter - Leviton Firmware 2.0.3 - Not Responding

    My first expertise with Matter and HomeKit is not good. Upgraded my Leviton Dimmer switch D226HD to firmware 2.0.3 (from 1.4.8) which is Matter compatible Immediately the switch was disconnected from HomeKit. Re-added the device back into HomeKit with the Matter QR code, but now the dreaded...
  17. Giuanniello

    HomeKit Philips Hue bulbs on Home app?

    Got two Philips Hue bulbs as a xmas present, there is two AppleTV at home, they are at the two extremes so everything is within range, home thing is enabled on both, I had to download the Philips app to add the bulb, paired and working but I can't figure how to add it on the Home app, well...
  18. dustin_

    HomeKit HomePod mini under the tree? New Architecture? Problem!

    Hey all, Here's a fun one. I'm running the latest HomeKit architecture; of course all the devices in my home are on 16.2. Last night I brought home a new HomePod mini & attempted to add it to my home. No go. Not possible. When going through the regular setup screens I was asked to log-in to...
  19. K

    HomePod Siri is not replying/responding for only 1 out of 5 LiFx lights? [solved]

    I have 5 LiFx bulbs in a room (named; A, B, C, D, E) When I ask my HomePod mini to 'turn on light A' the light goes on— BUT no reply from Siri. When I ask my HomePod mini to 'turn on <any of the other bulbs>' the light goes on— with a Siri response, "OK, Light 'x' is on" When I ask Siri via...
  20. J

    HomeKit How do you check if you're running the new home architecture?

    I'm not able to see the option to update to the new home architecture even after I have updated all my devices, but I have feeling that I might have already been upgraded. To give you some background, I had issues with syncing of scenes and automations between my hubs so I the final resort was...
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