HomeKit broken after iOS18 update

Since updating my AppleTV's, HomePods (and minis) and iOS devices to iOS18, I get an error saying none of my hubs will connect, and thus HomeKit is essentially dead and useless. I've tried removing the hubs and re-adding them, but now I get errors on my iPhone or iPad saying the devices couldn't be setup.


I went so far as to setup a separate network with a different router and started a new home, and trying to add a factory reset HomePod mini, and I'm getting a failed setup error. I genuinely don't know what else to try, as this pretty much checks off all of Apple's support issues. (Restarting iPhones/iPads used for setup, rebooting routers, starting from scratch, etc etc...)


Any other suggestions out there?

Posted on Sep 23, 2024 5:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2024 3:16 PM

Well, something is deeply wrong with HomeKit after the 18/18.1 update. I have been fighting for days to add new HomePods and Nanoleaf bulbs, but the Home app simply won’t properly update and control anything. Rebooted every device and reset WiFi, bulbs, pods, etc.


The one certain bug I found is that HomePods will not join WiFi networks with a ”-“ in their names.


But I’ve now abandoned Home entirely, and reverted to Hue lights and the Hue app, which pretty much works normally.


Of course, I can’t add the Hue bridge to the HomeKit network, either.


Shame, Apple, for screwing up one of the best and most useful apps on the phone.

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