Homepod mini not showing as a hub

Hello everyone,

I have a homepod mini that is not showing as hub in the homekit app.

I am signed in with my icloud everything is enabled including 2fa and keychain.

I tried removing and adding the accessory again and again but no go.

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 6:13 AM

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turingtest2

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Nov 29, 2022 8:41 AM in response to Doka994

See Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support. In particular the section If your home hub isn't working as expected. If you cannot resolve things contact Apple Support using the link in the article.

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