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dademargot
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Apple TV

Q: Apple TV won't show up as home hub in iPhone iOS 10 home app

I'm trying to set up the AppleTV 4th gen to act as a home hub but it won't show up in the iPhone home app.

 

Both devices use the same iCloud, tried logging out and back in but nothing, two factor authentication is enable, location is enabled, iOS are both up to date, connection to the same wifi ..

 

Also I checked in my apple ID page and all devices show up correctly, but I can't figure out why the Apple TV is not recognized by the iPhone home kit app.

 

Any help appreciated

 

dave

iPhone 6s, iOS 10, Apple TV 4th gen

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 3:17 AM

by arjanfromlaren,Apple recommended
arjanfromlaren arjanfromlaren
Level 1 (11 points)
A:

Hi, Found the trick after trying a lot of things in all sorts of order.

 

What works is:

1) Sign out of iCloud on your ATV4

2) Restart your ATV4

3) Reset Homekit under Settings/Privacy

4) Restart your ATV4

5) Login to iCloud

 

Of course 2 factor verification should be on.

The ATV stays connected in Standby mode and works with Ethernet and Wifi.

 

Good luck!

Posted on Sep 21, 2016 2:39 AM

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Q: Apple TV won't show up as home hub in iPhone iOS 10 home app

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  • by h0tc4r1,

    h0tc4r1 h0tc4r1 Sep 15, 2016 9:47 PM in response to dademargot
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    Apple TV
    Sep 15, 2016 9:47 PM in response to dademargot

    I Have the same issue.  Ran the same traps as you.  2 factor auth enabled.  Sign in and out of icloud.  No luck.  Can enable ipad as home hub but apple tv 4th gen simply wont act as the hub.  Under settings, accounts, icloud... no homekit option available.

  • by BaronOfBaltimore,

    BaronOfBaltimore BaronOfBaltimore Sep 19, 2016 2:25 PM in response to dademargot
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    Sep 19, 2016 2:25 PM in response to dademargot

    Same issue here. I've logged in and out of iCloud, turned Keychain on and off, and waited 24 hours. My iPad works fine as a hub, but the option never shows up on Apple TV.

  • by Umeuph,Apple recommended

    Umeuph Umeuph Sep 20, 2016 6:41 PM in response to dademargot
    Level 1 (11 points)
    Sep 20, 2016 6:41 PM in response to dademargot

    I had the same problem until I removed my Apple TV from my devices on my Icloud account. After I re-signed in the problem resolved itself. Hope this helps...

  • by arjanfromlaren,Apple recommended

    arjanfromlaren arjanfromlaren Sep 21, 2016 2:39 AM in response to dademargot
    Level 1 (11 points)
    Sep 21, 2016 2:39 AM in response to dademargot

    Hi, Found the trick after trying a lot of things in all sorts of order.

     

    What works is:

    1) Sign out of iCloud on your ATV4

    2) Restart your ATV4

    3) Reset Homekit under Settings/Privacy

    4) Restart your ATV4

    5) Login to iCloud

     

    Of course 2 factor verification should be on.

    The ATV stays connected in Standby mode and works with Ethernet and Wifi.

     

    Good luck!

  • by lkrupp,Apple recommended

    lkrupp lkrupp Sep 21, 2016 1:31 PM in response to arjanfromlaren
    Level 5 (4,235 points)
    Mac OS X
    Sep 21, 2016 1:31 PM in response to arjanfromlaren

    iCloud Keychain must be turned on also on your iPhone running iOS 10

  • by bilbothejust,

    bilbothejust bilbothejust Sep 21, 2016 2:37 PM in response to arjanfromlaren
    Level 1 (9 points)
    Apple TV
    Sep 21, 2016 2:37 PM in response to arjanfromlaren

    I had an ATV 3 and added the ATV 4 when it came out. After iOS 10 and HomeKit I could not get me HomeKit config to release from the ATV 3 and give control to the ATV 4 even when I removed the ATV 3 from the network. I followed you 5 steps with only the ATV 4 connected and now it works. Thanks for this tip. It worked for me. As an aside, after reconnecting my ATV 3 to the network it does show in the HomeKit details, but says 'disabled'.  Siri now can control my scenes from the ATV 4.

     

    My one gripe is I can't connect my ATV 4 to my iMac when on ethernet connection. Works fine with Wifi. I have no idea what that's about, but I'll take HomeKit working!!! Again, THANK YOU!

  • by mfrr,

    mfrr mfrr Sep 25, 2016 7:45 PM in response to dademargot
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    Sep 25, 2016 7:45 PM in response to dademargot

    I had the same issue.

    Tried a lot of things for hours.

    It worked right after i disabled and re-enabled my home sharing settings.

    Maybe give that i try.