Homepod not working as Hub

I am returning my Homepod back to the store. Is been a disappointment. Is just not reliable. Many devices are not working, some automations refuse to trigger.

Can somebody explain me how to go back to Ipad as a Hub ? I am using iOS 17


I never had problems using Ipad as a hub.

thanks

HomePod mini

Posted on Oct 8, 2023 5:55 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2023 3:34 PM

Hi diegofromburnaby,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you'd like to use your iPad as a Home hub. This is not possible in iOS 17. This article explains more about this: Control your home remotely with iPad.


"In the Home app, you can control your accessories even when you’re away from home. To do so, you need a home hub, a device such as Apple TV (4th generation or later) or HomePod speakers.

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, tap Show All, then turn on Home.

You must be signed in with the same Apple ID on your home hub device and your iPad.

If you have an Apple TV or HomePod, and you’re signed in with the same Apple ID as your iPad, it’s set up automatically as a home hub."


Take care.


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Oct 9, 2023 3:34 PM in response to diegofromburnaby

Hi diegofromburnaby,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you'd like to use your iPad as a Home hub. This is not possible in iOS 17. This article explains more about this: Control your home remotely with iPad.


"In the Home app, you can control your accessories even when you’re away from home. To do so, you need a home hub, a device such as Apple TV (4th generation or later) or HomePod speakers.

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, tap Show All, then turn on Home.

You must be signed in with the same Apple ID on your home hub device and your iPad.

If you have an Apple TV or HomePod, and you’re signed in with the same Apple ID as your iPad, it’s set up automatically as a home hub."


Take care.


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