accessory not found -Homekit
After updating to iPhone os 16.1 my HomeKit doesn’t detect or discover any accessories other than apple Hp mine and Apple TV. Contacted the support twice and no help
iPhone 12, iOS 16
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destiny241
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Community Specialist
Hello mathan112,
We'd suggest updating to the latest iOS 16 version and then attempting to add these accessories. The latest iOS 16 version is 16.2 according to: About iOS 16 Updates
To update your iPhone, take these related steps: Update your iPhone or iPad
Update your iPhone or iPad
Learn how to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
You can update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS wirelessly.
If the update doesn't appear on your device, use your computer to update your device manually. Learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.
Update your iPhone or iPad wirelessly
1. Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
2. Plug your device into power and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
3. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
4. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one that you want to install.
5. Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap Install Now. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do.
Then follow these steps to add your accessories: Add an accessory to the Home app
Should it persist, please let us know if you receive any errors or alerts when you attempt to add accessories.
Hoping this helps out, take care.