I am currently on iOS 17.4.1 and still having this problem on my phone. Very strange how I lost all app functionality. Hard reset, delete/download home app, update phone keep issue. Also, the control center icons for my devices are broken and say "Updating..." if I long press them. Has anyone else had this problem? […]

I have 7 HomePods and 1 last generation Apple TV 4K wired. For some reason Apple TV is never the primary hub, not even my 2nd gen HomePod OG. My main focus always seems to be some of the minis. Everything works fine so no problems with it just wondering why. Apple TV being connected […]

17.5 Appears to have fixed a long-standing issue where faulty Apple TV Home hubs could not be removed. Now it seems to be fixed!

I couldn't edit any Home scenes, so I disconnected the current HomeHub (AppleTV) to see if that was the problem; I have a HomePod waiting to come in. All I see is this, for more than a day. Disconnecting the HomePod and reconnecting the ATV doesn't change anything. This is a joke... Please help!

So I'm looking to make a smart lock for my front door, however I can't change the existing house keys we have. I've been looking at the August WiFi lock to bypass the latch on the inside of the door, but I've seen reviews saying the battery life is horrible and it's not reliable. On […]

When it's in the pairing process it says connect the accessory to the router using an Ethernet cable, which shouldn't be the case because it would automatically cut off the WiFi on the TV, meaning it wouldn't be on the same wireless network. It's starting to annoy me!

HomeKit Bridge devices do not scan to HomeKit

You can ask Siri and HomeKit devices to open and close the garage. Although I'm not sure you can set up automations..?

Logitech Circle View doorbell will not reset

I share an office with my wife. She has her desk, I have mine. On/around my desk I have some lights that I control in the Home app. Same with hers. I know custom requests are accepted so I was hoping to add the lights to a group and call them Max's lights. Same for […]

I can't choose to arrive or leave my home in the Home app. In Eve it is possible. I wonder why? I have enabled all GPS and location settings. Why does it work in Eve? Will it trigger when it's not available at home when I set it up in Eve?

I was on a mission to get Hue out of my house. One problem was the E14 bulbs as they are not available from nanoleaf, my default Hue alternative, but the Wiz came to the rescue! https://practicalhomekit.blogspot.com/2024/04/wiz-bulbs-via-matter-and-connection-to.html Ikea Simrishamn also seen in Star Trek; Strange new worlds. ​ ​

As someone who has been in the "HomeKit Certified" world since the beginning of time, things saying "update" or "no response" were just a reality. iHome sockets (ips5s) had difficulties. TPlink plugs are having a hard time right now. But the cameras are the worst because they are quite important to check the house. My […]

I was able to find three sets of these for 1/3 their original price, so I decided to give it a go despite the mixed reviews. I installed them at the top of my walls in our great room and main hall as "mood" lighting and they were a lot of fun and quite nice […]

I installed an eve door sensor inside the metal mailbox... It's pretty waterproof in there so I'm not worried about waterproofing, but I can't find any info on temperature ranges for it. Think it will still work in the winter, I'm in central Indiana

I know it's kind of random. May? My Apple TV is under the same Apple ID as my other devices and I can see it listed under my Apple ID with my iPhone. But still, under HomeKit home it doesn't appear. I was under the impression that it would automatically appear as a hub since […]

So I have a ceiling lamp and a lamp and they are homekit compatible. They can be controlled with siri, but it only works when I activate siri from the side button. if i just start saying "siri turn off the lights" it just ignores my request and walks away Is there a hidden switch […]

I have the Yale Assure Smart Lock purchased in November 2019 from Costco. Paid around $275 for it. In the last year - I have some constant problems. I did the factory reset almost every 3 months. Calibration every 1 month. It doesn't lock automatically, which is a big security risk. If I call support […]

Basically, I want to set up an automation that, when the doorbell button is pressed, turns on lights in my lobby. I can see an option in the Aqara app, but my lights are not in the Aqara app. Any way to enable something like this in Homekit. I can only see motion detection which […]

Over the past week, my HomePods (mini, OG, and 2) and accessories (Nanoleaf essentials, shapes, IKEA lights, and WEMO switches), as well as my thermostats, have been turning on and off randomly. Usually from 8pm to 3am. Now my Apple TV randomly turns off and on. How do I check what's going on? I use […]

I'm replacing a Ubiquiti mFi 8-way power controller with two Eve 3-way sockets...or trying to. First add well. When I try to add the second one, Home (and the Eve app) insists that the device is already part of Home and refers to the previously added band. They have different, different serial numbers "Home codes" […]

I'm a homekit guy who has sensors everywhere. cameras, smart plugs, digital doorbell, locks. everyone is homekit. BUT now I want to get a display, digital like the picture, so I can make my own alarm. The display must be homekit supported. this is so that children can turn on/off the alarm. any tips? Do […]

On mobile on holiday so apologies for not searching much. I have had two recent incidents with my garage door opening or closing seemingly on its own. I had no problem until the last two weeks. Maybe a new "security" trigger in HomeKit? I have a call alarm through the attic at home. Is there […]

I noticed that one of my Eve energies was no response. The button on it did nothing. Disconnecting and reconnecting seems to fix it, but I reset it for good measure. Just curious if anyone else has had a crash/crash (for lack of a better description) like this?

Hi. I just received a Schalge Encode Plus lock. It says it's paired in the Schalge app on my phone, but it doesn't show up in HomeKit, so I can't unlock the door with my phone. Does anyone have a similar experience or advice? Thanks....

All my accessories are working on homebridge and native app but on apple home app they are all labeled "not responding" and not working im using raspberry pi 4 can anyone tell me how to fix this problem?

I'm new to homebridg. I try to fine any plugin related to magicHome app to add my light to Apple Home, I try many plugins but it doesn't work it shows an error when I install it Only one Mahihome Dynamic Homebridge that installed successfully but I don't know how it works. Can someone help […]

How can I replace this type of door handle? I would like to get the Schlage plus encoding but not sure how it would fit…

Title. I just moved into my first house and definitely replaced the thermostat with an Ecobee. I liked the idea of ​​having the doorbell integrated into the thermostat, but is it really worth the extra $160 to be able to do that, or should I just keep the ring the previous owners left and save […]

Is it possible to have the Hue sensor turn on and off a Wemo plug at a certain temperature ? ​

Hello people, I want to create a voice command that will turn off a HomeKit switch for 30 minutes, then turn it back on. Do I have to use shortcuts for this or can I do it in the home app? Thanks!

The light color shown in the screenshot below is purple. This looks correct in the Hue and Eve apps. However, in HomeKit it appears as orange. This only started a week or two ago. I've restarted my Hue bridge and network but I don't think so since Hue and Eve both show the right color. […]

Has anyone tried the new version and does it work well with HomeKit? I heard you need the bridge, but then someone else said you don't and you can just reset it and add it to the HomeKit/Hue bridge? If anyone has experience please share, I assume it's not as good as the Hue one? […]