How to revert HomeKit back to previous version

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How to revert HomeKit back to previous version

So during one of the update several months ago Apple changed the Home to require a hub in order for more than one person to control a smart device in your home. How can I revert Home back to the version where I can just invite people so they can control a device on their phone without having to spend more money?

Posted on Dec 12, 2024 05:46 AM

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Dec 12, 2024 06:17 AM in response to Imoku2

There is no going back. See Share control of your home - Apple Support

If you can't share control of a home

To invite people to control your home while you're away and edit permissions for them, you need to set up a home hub. If you don't have a home hub set up, you can only invite people when you're home and connected to your home Wi-Fi network. Matter-enabled accessories require a home hub, such as Apple TV 4K or HomePod mini.
If Home has been upgraded to the new Home architecture, you must set up a home hub to share control of your home.

Although they don't say so there explicitly I would expect any new Home that you set up to be configured with the new Home architecture.

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