Homekit Automations are broken in iOS 16

The more replies I read the more perplexing is this issue. I have three latest Apple TV boxes, but have never used any of them with HomeKit (all disabled): I use two HomePod minis. My problem is that after updating to iOS 16.02 all my Eve Thread devices and all NanoLeaf Thread devices stopped working and I am unable to add them back even after reluctantly deleting the HK App from 2 iPhones, 2 iPads (could not delete HK application from MBPro and Mac Studio). But all my non-Thread devices remain operational within the HK App and all continue to trigger via timers/remote/Siri commands. I have used HK since it came out and have gradually added new devices and worked great, but this is the very first time installed devices (only Thread ones) have failed. I suspect Matter, but have no proof.

I too am thinking about dumping HK after this issue. I left behind a very expansive, expensive but extremely stable snd dependable ISY 994 smarthome system for this FUBAR Apple crap because I thought Apple would really become a leader in Smarthome tech. Urah (3061) 1stmardiv

This is a joke, I just need it to work! We’re paying top dollar for no good reason anymore. We used to get a reliable product from Apple and they genuinely seemed to care but that died with Steve. All Apple seems to care about now is getting something new and shiny out to consumers working or not so they can increase their bottom line. I’m trying to figure out how to convert my whole family to Google but I don’t think that’s a reality, so fix your garbage Apple and focus back on us, your customers, not your pockets. Be the best again so when someone asks “Why do you use an Apple?”, I can once again say “because every time I use it, it works”.

every motion sensor related automation started failing for me this AM.

tried following the steps for deleting HomePods and the Home app and it wound up making the situation worse, now most devices are stuck in a not responding state.

apple, you’ve bricked my smarthome. Is there an ETA on a fix or is it time for me to switch?

Weird and odd. My automations, Siri voice commands and App triggering are all working (inside and remotely) for my non-thread devices. My Eve, Nanoleaf and Wemo thread devices have ALL failed since installing iOS 16.

I cannot get any of my Thread devices to work (12 of 39). I have tried everything except completely deleting my home and start from scratch by reseting and adding back each device. Am so disappointed with Apple.

Wow, so sad. Am trying to avoid having to do this cuz only my 12 Thread devices/sensors have been knocked out and cannot install back. Ironically I pulled from storage several non/Thread plugs and they installed back OK and are all working fine. Why only Thread snd why only me😩

I’ve got the same issue. For me it’s the last straw with HomeKit. There isn’t a lot of choice for HomeKit equipment, some I’ve had are no longer supported (after a fairly short time) and it’s been unreliable for me. Currently scrapping all HomeKit junk and going with a zwave and zigbee system. I know it doesn’t help you but I needed a quick vent.

Thanks, and I fully understand. Before HK I had a great stable, dependable and expansive UD ISY-994 smart-home system with over 300 devices. We were controlling our FL home from Middle East work location. Stupidly -- as someone who too quickly locked into the Apple Eco System, I retired my ISY system snd started buying HK stuff. I expanded every month and all worked fine and was happy except for the lame timers and automation restrictions/limitation compared to UD ISY. But it all ended with iOS16. This tells me Apple is not serious about Home App. They need to hire folk from UD.

Well since the home kit is so limited and uses name brands like Hue which has its own Hub … you can use geofencing with Phillips, you can use it with Wyze products … if that’s the big selling point … practically everyone does it

Problem Identified and Fixed: at least for now! Late last night I think I have identified my problem with a very simple solution, but I am waiting for at least 8 eights of testing to ensure it is a good fix before posting. Stand by.

Same here: sadly after 3 days working, the five Thread devices I was successfully able to add back for testing have all stopped working as on this morning. I really don't want to have to delete my entire Home and start setting up from scratch because I am not optimistic this will work. Has anyone done this and found the problems resolved after several days?

Thanks. I did all the steps you suggest, and I was able to add back my Thread devices (only added back a few for test purposes). But all the Thread bulb/plugs/door sensors/motion have failed again as of this morning. I see many other having issues but I appear to be the only one where Thread devices fail. I can add back numerous non-Thread devices and they all stay working. Very frustrating.

Deleting the Home App required I remove my two HP minis. The Factory Reset steps use to be very easy in the past (unplug, wait 10 secs, hold finger on top until red spinning circle/3 beeps, but it has now become very difficult to do a reset. Anyone else notice this issue with HP mini factory resets? Am wondering if these HP mini hubs could be causing issues with Home.

I tried that (removed/factory reset) all three HP minis and then added only one back for trouble shooting purpose but all my Thread device still fail to respond. Are you using any Thread bulbs:plugs/sensors in your Home setup?