Adding people to HomeKit

I've seen a lot of similar posts, but nothing that shows how to resolve it. Both myself and the other person are on the same wifi, we both have the same iOS (18.2), and neither of us has the "+" to add a person to a home.

This is frustrating because the instructions from Apple show a "+" below the owner. I don't have it. See Screen shot.

How do I get past this?

Thank you.

iPhone 15

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 11:26 AM

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3 replies

6x6

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Dec 31, 2024 04:18 PM in response to John-JH09

What do you use as a hub? An Apple TV? A HomePod?

John-JH09 Author

Level 1

4 points

Jan 1, 2025 02:54 PM in response to 6x6

Thanks for the reply. I don't have a hub. Is that the only way to share my HomeKit? That sounds like I would need to buy more hardware just to get it to work.

I appreciate the information.

6x6

Level 6

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Jan 1, 2025 04:00 PM in response to John-JH09

Yes, a hub is indeed required to share control of your home. For more information: Share control of your home - Apple Support.

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Adding people to HomeKit