Third-party Thread Border Router

How can I use a third-party border router (Nest Hub) for HomeKit devices?

Posted on Dec 26, 2022 04:48 AM

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jmarse1

Community Specialist

Dec 27, 2022 02:14 PM in response to AndrewSap

Hi AndrewSap,

We'll be glad to instruct you on this further. As outlined in If you see a 'Thread Border Router Required' alert on your iPhone or iPad, you'd need to set up a supported model. For setting that up, you'd need to reach out to the router manufacturer.

We hope this clears things up.

Cheers.

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