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iOS 16.4 Beta Re-Adds HomeKit Architecture Upgrade
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I have had no problems but then my system is pretty simple but I had not upgraded and so did today with this beta
I like our Nanoleaf. I want to know a good one that works with both Apple and Google in case Siri totally breaks again, and I go back to Google.
Apparently, I’ve already been running the new architecture, since I was never prompted to upgrade after installing 16.4b1.
Haven’t noticed any issues, but then I don’t own any native HK devices. They are all added to HK via Homebridge.
Haven’t noticed any issues, but then I don’t own any native HK devices. They are all added to HK via Homebridge.
I would like to ask what app do you use for homebridge in the second screenshot.Apparently, I’ve already been running the new architecture, since I was never prompted to upgrade after installing 16.4b1.
Haven’t noticed any issues, but then I don’t own any native HK devices. They are all added to HK via Homebridge.
Bridge Control for Homebridge
Control your Homebridge instances at the tip of your fingers. Features: • Manage multiple homebridge instances • Monitor the bridge status • Restart the bridge or child-bridges • Install, delete or update plugins • Control your accessories • Update your configurations • Keep track of the debug...
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I’m gonna wait until some of y’all do it and let us know how it goes.
Is it any good? Only has one review (1 star).Bridge Control for Homebridge
Control your Homebridge instances at the tip of your fingers. Features: • Manage multiple homebridge instances • Monitor the bridge status • Restart the bridge or child-bridges • Install, delete or update plugins • Control your accessories • Update your configurations • Keep track of the debug...
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Downloaded and entered the IP and Port for my bridge. Tapped "test connection" and it says "unable to establish connection". I think I know why it got one star.
Update 2:
After a few more tries it did connect. Not sure why. But, screen looks similar to the one shown above.
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I’m just about done with Siri on my HomePod OG paired setup. With latest updates, today I said “Hey Siri, add Apples to the shopping list.” she added them. Then I decided I didn’t need them so I said “Hey Siri, remove apples from the shopping list.” And she replies with “Who’s speaking?” So tired of this crap. Yesterday after the 16.3.2 HomePod update, I asked her to play some music while I was cooking dinner. No response. I asked her again and HomePod OG #1 started playing one song while paired HomePod #2 started playing a different song AT THE SAME TIME! Do Apple engineers actually use their products at home? Do they care? This crap has been going on for years. What’s it going to take to have a reliable setup? I’m really getting concerned about my #1 investment…
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UPGRADE. when this releases.
It has been awesome ever since I did with 16.1, and everything works... and faster
Yes, it's not everybody. But for me, Siri fails a request on the first request every time. I have to ask her twice to do anything.
Yes, and people should wait until HomeKit functions at least how well it did before this upgrade. I have to ask Siri several times just to turn off a light or change the thermostat. And she takes sometimes up to half a minute to process. I have 1gig cable and Eero 6e wifi6, so it's definitely HomeKit. And the issue only started after 16.2
Congrats. I have to ask Siri three times for the Time, much less turn off a light or change the temp
"Hey, Siri? Turn off the bed."
"I'm sorry, something went wrong. Please try again in a moment."
One second later....
"Hey, Siri? Turn off the bed."
"Done!"
Every time, without fail, she takes twice to do something. Started in 16.2
So has anyone who's been affected by HomeKit issues since the pulled update seen any improvement? I'm still unable to invite any family members to my home. They don't get an email invitation, but in their Home app my invitation shows. However, when they try to accept it, it either spins forever, or just goes to show their own default empty home.
All are running 16.4, as are all my hubs. I updated to the new architecture first time round before it was pulled, and I've not been given any option to re-upgrade it since installing 16.4.
It's ironic, but personally I've found HomeKit to work much better since I installed the original architecture update - much quicker responses and virtually no failures. But none of that is much use if none of my family can use it.
All are running 16.4, as are all my hubs. I updated to the new architecture first time round before it was pulled, and I've not been given any option to re-upgrade it since installing 16.4.
It's ironic, but personally I've found HomeKit to work much better since I installed the original architecture update - much quicker responses and virtually no failures. But none of that is much use if none of my family can use it.
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