Mac doesn't connect to Homekit, iOS works perfect.

I have a small network, containing a few lights and outlets. My AppleTV serves as the main hub and a HomePod mini was recently installed, which serves as a backup hub.

My MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015) has never been able to connect to Homekit, both before and after the HomePod mini was added. The Home app shows all of my scenes, but says none of my accessories are available. Both my iOS devices and Siri work as expected.

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Oct 6, 2024 05:05 AM

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turingtest2

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Oct 7, 2024 09:32 AM in response to bolshoi

Did you Upgrade to the new Home architecture - Apple Support at some point? Or create the Home after this became a thing? Older devices running older firmware/operating systems are not compatible. Annoyingly Apple don't specify the exact details in that article, but if I recall correctly Macs need to be running Ventura or better.

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bolshoi Author

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Oct 7, 2024 01:23 PM in response to turingtest2

This is likely it. My Mac is an early-2014 model, running Big Sur.

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lkrupp

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Oct 6, 2024 02:27 PM in response to bolshoi

is your MacBook signed into the same Apple ID as your iOS device is?

bolshoi Author

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Oct 7, 2024 01:16 PM in response to lkrupp

Yes. I only have the one Apple ID.

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