I just reset our Apple Homepods but when I go to invite the rest of my family they do not receive the invitations? I have updated the software on their phones and everyone is running the latest iOS versions. I have cancelled the invitation and tried reinviting them and still they receive nothing. What can I do to fix this? Why do they not give the option to send invitations by iMessage or email?
Apparently this procedure posted on Reddit solved the problem!!!
Putting it here in case this may be useful for others too.
I did it the RESET only on my wife iPhone (not mine which is the home owner).
Before this, I also "removed" the home app from my wife phone and re-installed it back.
Then applied the profile reset below.
After some minutes of waiting, the invitation was received and she was able to join the home again.
download and launch the HomeKit reset profile Safari on both mobile devices (looks like they change the link periodically, so be advised link may be dated): http://appldnld.apple.com/iOSProfiles/HomeKitReset.mobileconfig (note: you can try first on just the one device and avoid full reset, but I was forced to do both devices)
install the profile on both devices then go to settings to install the profile per these instructions: Install a configuration profile on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
restart both devices (may be optional, but doesn’t hurt)
go to settings and scroll down. You should now see a “Home” icon to open then select to “Reset Configuration.” WARNING: this wipes out all your HomeKit accessories and settings. You will need to start over.
open HomeKit app on both devices. They said to leave app open for 10 minutes, but mine reset in a minute. This should force reset your configuration keys.
to test, I added a single HomePod mini to a new Home and then invited spouse. She accepted easy breezy.
It took over a month to get through support to this solution. Hope it saves someone some time and frustration. Good luck!
Credits to:
https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/xwwv3b/apple_homekit_invitations_not_working_solution/
This worked for us. Thanks!
I have the same problem, followed your instagram and it still doesn’t work.
I have the same problem. We have tried all kinds of solutions, reset the whole hob, apps, log out and log in, reset the whole thing, install all accessories again. Nothing will fix this problem.
I have done all of the above steps. I followed that raddit post as well. Not working though
Anyone else still having this issue? I’ve tried it all aside from a factory reset. Spent 2 hours on the phone with an Apple Support senior advisor and no luck…
Evidently this needs a fix from Apple through a software update!
I am waiting to see if the major Homekit update will render some accessories incompatible. Otherwise I will try your tip - thank you
This worked wonderfully, thanks for posting!!
I have this problem too. All devices are running on 17.4 and my child's invitation is still not received. Has anyone else had this issue with updated IOS?
I also moved from an iPad to an AppleTV thinking my home would be more responsive etc… and it is.. but now my wife cannot receive the invite. To delete/reset the home from my end also is not a good option.. it would take days to setup again… it’s sad that something has not been figured out yet.
I fixed also. After an Apple Support call that didn't fixed nothing, I did this:
I disconnected/removed my stereo pair original big HomePods. When I did that I was able to update everything else (HomePod Mini..?) to the new Home Architecture. After that update I was able to send invites to the hom that directly came thru. Added new family members to both homes without problems. The second home invite came in as unknown invite, but nonetheless it worked.
After that I added the old big OG HomePods again without any problems so far, like a week or so?
Problem now apparently is that the update to new home architecture is not available. If Apple will let us know when that update is available, perhaps more of us may be able to accept an invite from the HomePod mini.
Using 16.3.1 and Home not working Home would not update HomePods and Invite not working, I used above from Marco202, worked for me just now. Had to do both iPhones. Thanks Marco!
Apple Home Invites Not Being Received
