Home kit failed to add accessories after update

The only recent change in my him eco system is the recent update to apples HomeKit. I have a smart switch that I had paired to my house that I was using for test programming automations and it worked fine…

fast-forward to today and I have more smart switches to install… and they don’t adopt to the system…

confirming I’m using my 2.4 IOT wifi account: check

confirming I have power and device’s in adopt: check

waiting the entire time for system to time out on its own: check x 3 times

try again to load my “test” switch

first answer “already an accessory”

remove “test switch” and attempt re-adopt… system fails to adopt unit, asks if I want to continue the device ID wifi or go cellular data, click for device and waiting till it times out….

NO ADOPTION OF NEW (precisely old) DEVICE!!!!!!

any one els having this issue with HomeKit or is it just me????

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Jun 14, 2023 03:09 AM

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Jaym_8

Community Specialist

Jun 15, 2023 12:19 PM in response to Love 

Hello Love ,

If you're getting a message in the Home app that an accessory was already added even though it wasn't, you may need to reset the accessory.

If an alert says that the accessory was already added to your home, or the accessory was previously used in another home, you may need to reset the accessory. Check the accessory manual, call the manufacturer, or visit the manufacturer's website to learn more.

Add a smart home accessory to the Home app

Aside from that, make sure you've covered the basics like restarting the Wi-Fi network and phone, and making sure the phone is up to date.

Restart your iPhone

Update your iPhone

If you're still unable to add accessories in the Home app, you'll want to contact Apple to report the issue: Get Support

Cheers!

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Home kit failed to add accessories after update