Unable to update Home Software. No Home Hub & Bridges option and no Software Update option on the Home App page to select and upgrade. I have rebooted my Home Hub and the iPhone with no change. What steps do I need to do to update the Home App?
Your question isn’t clear.
Not sure how yours is different. Do you have an hub (HomePod or Apple TV) signed into your iCloud account? The updates shown in the Home App would be a HomePod that needs a software update, unless you’re looking to upgrade home architecture:Upgrade to the new version of Apple Home on iPhone - Apple Support
you will need to update your iPhone to the latest software first. You don’t say what model of iPhone you have and what OS version it’s running.
in Home Settings with the three dots I get this
My software update shows I need to update my HomePods.
Your question isn’t clear.
Not sure how yours is different. Do you have an hub (HomePod or Apple TV) signed into your iCloud account? The updates shown in the Home App would be a HomePod that needs a software update, unless you’re looking to upgrade home architecture:Upgrade to the new version of Apple Home on iPhone - Apple Support
you will need to update your iPhone to the latest software first. You don’t say what model of iPhone you have and what OS version it’s running.
in Home Settings with the three dots I get this
My software update shows I need to update my HomePods.
The author’s is different because he doesn’t have any HomePod’s or TV boxes acting as hubs.
I believe that his products are solely based on Matter and that they are probably products made by amazon, google, etc.
I am on the same screen on Home under the triple dots selecting the Home Settings. However, I do not have the Software Update option you circled in red as shown in my screen shot as stated my question. How do I perform a software update without the Software Update option under Home Settings?
All of my devices are Apple HomeKit based… i.e. Eve products and then of course I’ve got multiple HomePods and Apple TV boxes acting as hubs.
My thinking, although I could be wrong, you’d need to update your devices through their native app(s). Example would be if you have google or amazon devices that are using Matter.
I am using an Apple TV 4K as a hub. I have provided more detail on the devices being used.
Homekit Hub
Apple TV 4K
TvOS version 26.2(23K54)
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iOS version 26.2.1
512GB memory
There is another iPhone 12 Pro Max in the house with the same iOS version and 256KB memory that does show the Software Update option.
Could you please enlighten us as to what products you are using, their brand, and HomeKit compatibility?
I have several ‘Eve’ brand of light switches and surveillance cameras. I purposely chose that brand for their Apple HomeKit compatibility.
I didn’t realize that you had an TV 4K box when you originally posted. I’m seeing that you’ve enlightened us to the fact you have one. I’m still thinking that your products are using strictly Matter through their own app as opposed to requiring the use of a HomeKit compatible hub.
While your TV box is up to date, I don’t think it’s needed for your devices to function.
Let me get you a picture of my “Home” screen. Tell me if yours looks anything like it.
I’m not sure I understand your question. I’m also not sure if I’m on the same screen as you were:
Jumping on this thread. Below Speakers & TV I get Scenes, Home Background and the option to delete Home. No Update option. I'm on the first edition of the Apple TV 4K.
Update iPhone Home App without Software Update option
