Apple added a model new upgraded sensible residence structure to its sensible residence with iOS 16.2. The brand new community replace was designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of sensible residence units like its HomePod and Apple TV, in addition to HomeKit and Matter units like sensible bulbs.
Nonetheless, it seems that following a combination of studies of upgrading points famous by customers that Apple has now eliminated the improve possibility.
As reported by MacRumors (opens in new tab), issues embody “HomeKit units caught in an ‘updating’ or ‘configuring’ standing, units going lacking fully, invites to share the Residence with different customers failing, HomeKit Safe Video recording not working, and extra.”
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An in depth thread on Reddit emerged following the replace final week, with one person noting that the brand new structure was “actually making a distinction,” with lights working seamlessly through the Residence app.
One other stated “I’ve seen my lights reply a lot quicker after the replace, very completely satisfied up to now,” whereas others famous that loading instances for cameras had decreased and preview pictures had been loading a lot quicker.
Nonetheless, different customers famous they nonetheless had “not responding” points. It appears, nonetheless, that a lot of the points pertain to truly getting the structure upgraded, with customers caught in updating or configuring loops.
We have reached out to Apple to verify if and why the brand new Residence structure replace has been pulled.
Launched final week, iOS 16.2 additionally included new Lock Display screen widgets and All the time-On show tweaks for the iPhone 14 Professional. It additionally contains new Superior Information Safety options which is able to give end-to-end encryption to iCloud Information. Apple additionally rolled out its Freeform collaborative note-taking app throughout iPhone, iPad, and Mac, in addition to Apple Music Sing. The latter is a brand new karaoke function that allows you to isolate and management the quantity of vocals in your Apple Music library to be able to sing alongside to the lyrics in real-time.