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Disabling Lock Screen Home Control

Still can't disable Home Control in Face ID & Passcode > Allow Access When Locked settings - previous (older) postings just say switch it off.


The slider simply flips back to green/on. Running iOS 26.5. Do not use iCloud/Keychain/Home app or other similar suggested influences. Have never used Home app and have removed it from the phone. All others on Locked Access are correctly disabled. Do not want it available on the Lock Screen.


Any suggestions (while acknowledging the above settings) appreciated. Thanks.

iPhone 15

Posted on May 31, 2026 8:28 PM

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Posted on May 31, 2026 11:35 PM

  1. Is this your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate//organisation/enterprise/School Management
  2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profile installed by your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management?
    1. Erase the profile added by you If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
    2. Or please contact the system administrator of the organisation who provided the profile to you



A corporate profile installed on your iPhone could potentially be contributing to the inaccessibility of certain features. 

Here's why:

  • Restrictions: Corporate profiles can have restrictions placed on apps and functionalities. These restrictions might be limiting some activity, causing it to be unresponsive or quit.
  • Managed Apps: IT departments might deploy specific navigation apps through the profile, potentially blocking certain functions or features.
  • Security Settings: Corporate profiles often have stricter security settings that could affect app or function behavior. This might be causing unexpected behavior of an App or functions.


Here's what you can do:

  • Check with IT: The best course of action is to contact your IT department. They can explain the restrictions set by the corporate profile and see what is affected. They might be able to adjust settings or suggest alternative apps or features approved for corporate use.
  • Look for App Conflicts: See if your IT department uses a different app through the corporate profile. Conflicting apps might cause crashes.


Additional points to consider:

  • Even if the profile isn't directly affecting the function, it's still a good idea to check with IT. They might be aware of similar issues and have workarounds.
  • While troubleshooting, make sure you prioritize safety. Don't fiddle with your phone. 


By working with IT and considering these possibilities, you can hopefully identify if the corporate profile is the culprit and find a solution that allows you to use the iPhone to your liking.



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May 31, 2026 11:35 PM in response to SteveT2

  1. Is this your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate//organisation/enterprise/School Management
  2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profile installed by your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management?
    1. Erase the profile added by you If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
    2. Or please contact the system administrator of the organisation who provided the profile to you



A corporate profile installed on your iPhone could potentially be contributing to the inaccessibility of certain features. 

Here's why:

  • Restrictions: Corporate profiles can have restrictions placed on apps and functionalities. These restrictions might be limiting some activity, causing it to be unresponsive or quit.
  • Managed Apps: IT departments might deploy specific navigation apps through the profile, potentially blocking certain functions or features.
  • Security Settings: Corporate profiles often have stricter security settings that could affect app or function behavior. This might be causing unexpected behavior of an App or functions.


Here's what you can do:

  • Check with IT: The best course of action is to contact your IT department. They can explain the restrictions set by the corporate profile and see what is affected. They might be able to adjust settings or suggest alternative apps or features approved for corporate use.
  • Look for App Conflicts: See if your IT department uses a different app through the corporate profile. Conflicting apps might cause crashes.


Additional points to consider:

  • Even if the profile isn't directly affecting the function, it's still a good idea to check with IT. They might be aware of similar issues and have workarounds.
  • While troubleshooting, make sure you prioritize safety. Don't fiddle with your phone. 


By working with IT and considering these possibilities, you can hopefully identify if the corporate profile is the culprit and find a solution that allows you to use the iPhone to your liking.



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Jun 1, 2026 9:11 PM in response to SravanKrA

Thanks for the response.

As stated originally, this is in reference to a personal iPhone where for some reason Home Control, managed through the Home app, is irrevocably allowed in 'Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Allow Access When Locked' and cannot be disabled. Sliding the selector to off has no effect - it returns to allowed automatically.


Again, neither Home app nor any reference to Apple HomeKit have ever been installed on this phone or any other iPhone I've owned, particularly since it requires iCloud which I do not use. As an aside, the possible technique of installing Home, setting Don't Allow in the install's Location Settings, turning off the (potentially) now-functional Allow Access When Locked setting, then deleting the app (as has been suggested in another posting) therefore cannot be attempted. I have no rational explanation as to why this entry even exists in the Allow Access When Locked list.


There are no other Apple products to possibly associate with Home even if it were ever installed.



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