How can I stop the HomeKit Setup alert?

Question

Level 1

7 points

How can I stop the HomeKit Setup alert?

Almost everytime I open my phone or my iPad, a notification appears that “iCloud for HomeKit must be enabled when signed into an iCloud account” under the title “HomeKit Setup” and I’ve tried to make it stop by deleting and disabling anything I can find to do with Home and Homekit. I want to stop the reminders. I have friends who need a solution to this, also. Many people don’t use Home or HomeKit and the notification must be cancelled each time before proceeding with desired tasks. It could possibly interfere with an emergency situation.

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 1, 2022 8:15 PM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

samuraic4t Author

Level 1

7 points

Sep 3, 2022 4:11 AM in response to TheLittles

Thank you for your quick response.

I am hoping for an answer on how to remove the HomeKit alert pop-up concerning iCloud.

Just to clarify, I have already shut it off in iCloud and I have also deleted the Home app from my phone and my iPad. This what is confusing. I have all current updates and

I have also powered down and restarted the devices.

🙏thank you.

Reply

Answer 2

TheLittles

Level 10

196,111 points

Sep 1, 2022 8:27 PM in response to samuraic4t

samuraic4t Said:

"How can I stop the HomeKit Setup alert?: Almost everytime I open my phone or my iPad, a notification appears that “iCloud for HomeKit must be enabled when signed into an iCloud account” under the title 'HomeKit Setup'[...]"

-------

Thank you for the screenshot.

Troubleshooting HomeKit Setup:

Thank you for calcifying.

Refer to these links:

Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support. It lists requirements, and how to set it up, and how to make changes.

Get Notifications for your HomeKit Accessories - Apple Support. I mentions how to check the status and how to use it.

Use Notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. It mentions general specs of notification use.

Reply

Answer 3

samuraic4t Author

Level 1

7 points

Oct 6, 2022 4:56 PM in response to TheLittles

Well, actually, no. It does not suit my needs, or perhaps better to say, my wants. It is merely a workaround, which is something we do when things don’t work properly. It’s annoying and rather shabby.

I am very much hoping that an Apple tech will see my complaint and request for help, and that of others, and perhaps convey it to the right person in charge of getting things corrected.🙏🏼

Reply

Answer 4

TheLittles

Level 10

196,111 points

Oct 6, 2022 3:35 AM in response to samuraic4t

samuraic4t Said:

"How can I stop the HomeKit Setup alert?: Almost everytime I open my phone or my iPad, a notification appears that “iCloud for HomeKit must be enabled when signed into an iCloud account” under the title 'HomeKit Setup'[...]"

-------

Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue. Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come.

Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
Comment: on when this all began, and how you have troubleshot it thus far. Include the URL of this thread.
Proceed from there as necessary

Reply

Answer 5

samuraic4t Author

Level 1

7 points

Oct 6, 2022 5:55 AM in response to TheLittles

I appreciate your response and attempt to help. There are others with this problem who I am sure thank you, as well.

I do not want to turn off all notifications because I need some of them. I know you weren’t really suggesting that.🤣

Also, I turned off the notifications for HomeKit and deleted the Home app.

I have two iPhones, an iPad, and 3 Apple TV devices. Needless to say I’ve become very familiar with settings. I got my first iPhone in 2008 and iPad as soon as I could get my hands on one. I’ve never had a problem such as this.

I suppose I could reinstall the Home app and turn on notifications. This would mean I have an app on my phone I don’t use and I am allowing it notification ability when there is nothing for it to notify. Just to make the phone and the iOS and Apple “happy.” That is not the quality and usability I’ve come to depend on.

I’ve developed muscle memory that I have to swat away the annoying fly every time I use my phone. Another fly is a WiFi calling app on my iPad. We should be able to set and use our phones the way we want.

I will hope with every update that this will stop.

Peace.

Reply

Answer 6

TheLittles

Level 10

196,111 points

Oct 6, 2022 3:13 AM in response to samuraic4t

samuraic4t Said:

”How can I stop the HomeKit Setup alert?: I am hoping for an answer on how to remove the HomeKit alert pop-up concerning iCloud.[…]“

———-

Ridding of HomeKit Notification:

Disabling all notifications rids of it. So, if you have no need for notifications, then do it that way.

Go to: Settings
Tap: Notifications
Tap: Home (not “HomeKit”)
Tap: Allow Notifications (so that it becomes greyed-out)***

***Screenshot:

Reply

Answer 7

TheLittles

Level 10

196,111 points

Oct 6, 2022 10:49 AM in response to samuraic4t

samuraic4t Said:

"How can I stop the HomeKit Setup alert?: […]Also, I turned off the notifications for HomeKit and deleted the Home app. I suppose I could reinstall the Home app and turn on notifications. This would mean I have an app on my phone I don’t use and I am allowing it notification ability when there is nothing for it to notify[…].”

———-

Avoiding HomeKit Setup:

What you have said seems to suit your needs. Does it not?

Reply