HomeKit HomeKit without internet

[Selena Golling]

I am considering adding some HomeKit accessories to my sailboat. I currently have a HomePad on it which I can use offshore with AirPlay, but I’m wondering if I can use wifi enabled smart stuff without any internet connection. Can I set up a local network that isn’t connected to the internet, but still allows me to use wifi connected smart stuff on my boat?

 

[jljue]

When I was transitioning from my old house to the new house under construction a year ago, I did have a router with the same SSID at home for which I did control my HomeKit switches until I got internet setup. I didn’t have a HomePod or AppleTV setup at the time, but control from my phone did work. Location services helped to note that when I was at either house.