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I am not able to access the home in my home or add the compatible accessories. Could my family block me from doing this somehow?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 2, 2021 11:28 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 4:19 AM

See Share control of your home - Apple Support. Details of the options for sharing control and adding accessories are given there under Allow remote access and edit permissions for users.

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