HomeKit: switches stop working properly
I ran into an issue where my wireless switches (Hue / Aqara) stop working properly in HomeKit.
When I press a button on any wireless remote, the scene configured behind the button pressed, does not get triggered. The strange thing is that I can actually see in the Home app that a button is being pressed but the action configured behind it, does not get triggered (see YouTube video https://youtu.be/IbxbXSjd8Ks). When I open the button configuration and tap “Test this action”, the scene gets triggered properly. When I tap the scene directly, it also works as expected.
I’m using wireless Hue Dimmer Switches (though a Hue bridge) and Aqara Mini switches (through an Aqara M1S hub). The issue appears with wireless switches from both manufacturers. I don’t have any issues with other accessories (hue lights, hue power plugs, aqara power plugs).
I use an Apple TV 4K second generation with the latest software installed on it.
Rebooting my router typically resolves the issue but then it re-appears after a couple of hours. I did not have this issue from the start, all worked well for months and then this issue appears a couple of weeks ago.
I tried the typical first aid things such as removing and adding the remotes again. It doesn’t matter if the action configured behind the button press is a scene or one or more individual accessories. The weird thing is that the home app is actually showing buttons being pressed so HomeKit is receiving the signals.
Using a ATV 4K 2nd generation as a home hub with the latest software.
Any suggestions?