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HomeKit router support gives you the power to control your accessories over the internet. Want to protect your accessories from outside threats? There is a framework for this! Would you like to allow your accessories to access Internet services that Apple has verified? There is an option for this too! Best of all, you can still access your controls from anywhere in the world, even if you lock everything down.
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Touch the button House icon near the top left corner.
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Touch the button Accessory where you want to set restrictions.
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Click Edit Home.
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Click the button Accessory where you want to set restrictions.
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Now that your desired security level has been set, you can easily breathe knowing that your HomeKit accessories are safe and protect from outside threats. Just keep in mind that if you choose to block Internet access entirely, it could prevent future firmware updates, which could be seen as good or bad!
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