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Home kit connection to apple tv+ app ? : Instructions are not consistent and don't work

I have the HomeKit app and want to control smart plugs while away from home. After years of using wemo plugs, the do not function in today's environment (they are 3-4 years old). I am purchasing newer produced plugs and have HomeKit on my Iphone and on my tv, the appletv+ app. (not the old box). They claim that it's easy to use the apple tv+ as a hub. Can it be done?????? and how to do it... thanks so much for any help ...


Posted on Jul 19, 2022 4:01 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2022 5:06 PM

There may be some confusion about the required devices.

You’ll need a home hub to use HomeKIt. The home hub can be a modern Apple TV box, a HomePod or HomePod mini, or an iPad.

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support


The Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app is not sufficient.

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Jul 19, 2022 5:06 PM in response to William Huisking1

There may be some confusion about the required devices.

You’ll need a home hub to use HomeKIt. The home hub can be a modern Apple TV box, a HomePod or HomePod mini, or an iPad.

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support


The Apple TV app or Apple TV+ app is not sufficient.

Home kit connection to apple tv+ app ? : Instructions are not consistent and don't work

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