Monterey Macbook pro - Home App not working

My question remains the same as in this post:

Monterey new laptop Home App not working - Apple Community

I have read both suggested topics:

Control Home accessories on Mac - Apple Support (CA)

Add Home accessories on Mac - Apple Support (CA)

However, my issue, like bonnetj said is that I can't get the Mac OS Home App to "see" any of my devices or configuration. It is as though the app is not connecting to iCloud to share the HomeKit configurations.

I am able to use my iPad and iPhone to add devices and change automations etc... it all works there, the issue is on my Macbook Pro

This is how my home app looks like - I am using the same AppleID on every device. On my mac, when I enable/disable home using my mac preferences it says "setting up" but nothing happens.

Cheers,

Rik