Homekit device access distance

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Homekit device access distance

Dear all,

My HomeKit devices stop working remotely.

My setup is Apple TV HD + HomePod mini in the first flour

Eve energy socket on the second flour. This device on this place stop worked.

Wi-Fi is available on both locations. Physical distance from pod or TV to the socket is few meters 4-6+-

I am also surprised when my mobile is in the location (also with disabled BT, Wifi ) everything is working

But when I leave this location it device is not manageable

What is the communication interface with HomeKit devices (nfc that cannot be managed by user?) because everything other can be put disabled by user .

Or Disable option is not real disable in iPhone and this phone still communicating on the backend to each other.

Please explain architecture of homekit and how I can extend range of signal for cover whole house with good signal.

HomePod mini, 18

Posted on Nov 6, 2024 3:15 AM

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Nov 6, 2024 5:58 PM in response to m.udt

What is the communication interface with HomeKit devices?

Depending on the HomeKit accessory, it can be Wi-Fi (if that accessory is Wi-Fi-enabled), or Bluetooth (if that accessory is Bluetooth-enabled), or Thread (if that accessory is Thread-enabled AND you have a Thread border router [which some Apple TV box models and HomePod models and iPhone models are]).

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support

If you see a 'Thread Border Router Required' or 'Needs Thread Network' alert on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

It seems that the Eve Energy smart plug is Thread-enabled.

As the Thread network works through a mesh of nodes of other Thread-enabled accessories, more devices (red; with routing capability) in between the farthest accessory and the Thread border router (blue; Thread network to home network hub), may help all in communicating.

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