Apple TV not working as a Home Hub

I've been using my Apple TV as a home hub as long as I have it, and now, all of a sudden it stopped working.

I tried absolutely everything from plugging it in and out, resetting the entire TV and deleting the iPhone home app and reinstalling it. Nothing seems to be working. I'm running tvOS 17.2, and I always make sure my TV is up-to-date.

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)

Posted on Dec 4, 2023 10:07 PM

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Vancouver22

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Dec 5, 2023 1:29 AM in response to paul023

On the Apple TV, try signing out of your default iCloud account - restart Apple TV - sign back in.

In AirPlay & HomeKit settings, assign it to a room and complete all on screen instructions. Then check its showing up in the Home App.

Mar 29, 2024 6:27 AM in response to paul023

Just to let you know out of the blue I Cant sign in iCloud on the Apple TV ?

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