Homekit: Accessory Already Added To Another Home

Did all the steps. Reset Gateway, reset HomePod, even changed my IP.

Deleted HomeKit, deleted iCloud info for HomeKit.

Still my Gateway is not accepted.

The only solution is that Apple needs to reset info from HomeKit, like Mac.address at Apple storage.

Like te hear a solution from Apple.

Regards Arno

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Jan 14, 2025 07:21 AM

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