In iPad Air with iOS 9.2.1 , in “Settings” below Safari icon the HomeKit icon doesn't exist (and is not possible to configure HomeKit)

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In iPad Air with iOS 9.2.1 , in “Settings” below Safari icon the HomeKit icon doesn't exist (and is not possible to configure HomeKit)

Hello :

I have 3 iOS devices: iPhone 6 , iPhone 5 , iPad Air all with the last iOS 9.2.1 .

I have bought a Netatmo Thermostat , with HomeKit technology.

In the iPhone 6 there is in "Settings" below Safari icon the HomeKit icon (to configure). BUT in the iPhone 5 and iPad Air doesn't exist the HomeKit icon (and it's impossible to configure HomeKit and to link the Thermostat).

Tank you to help me !

iPad Air, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Feb 27, 2016 3:25 AM

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bobseufert

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Feb 27, 2016 3:55 AM in response to jcvdv

From the article below it appears you confugure Homekit by first downloading the app from the manufactuer.

Use HomeKit-enabled accessories with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Feb 27, 2016 7:26 AM in response to jcvdv

Thank you Bobseufert !

The problem was that I needed to invite from HomeKit in my iPhone 6 the iPad Air and iPhone 5 , because they have a different iCloud account (both are used by my wife).

After to do the invitation and to accept it in the iPad Air and iPhone 5, the HomeKit icon appears in both devices below the Safari icon (same as in the iPhone 6).

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Feb 27, 2016 8:05 AM in response to bobseufert

Thank you Bobseufert !

The problem was that I needed to invite from HomeKit in my iPhone 6 the iPad Air and iPhone 5 , because they have a different iCloud account (both are used by my wife).

After to do the invitation and to accept it in the iPad Air and iPhone 5, the HomeKit icon appears in both devices below the Safari icon (same as in the iPhone 6).

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bobseufert

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Feb 27, 2016 12:37 PM in response to jcvdv

You're welcome. Glad you got it sorted out. Thanks for posting back with the solution, it'll help the next person down the line. Thanks again.

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