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Orbi RBS/RBR 50 Version 2.1.3.4 and Apple homekit iDevices and Philips Hue problems.
I have updated to firmware version 2.1.3.4 and have noticed some homekit instability. I have several iDevices Switches which have become intermittent and no other changes than the router firmware. ...
Thanks for the suggestions
I would like to see how many other people have these problems before I tear apart my entire setup which was working absolutely perfectly before this firmware update.
One thing I might try is revert to the previous firmware as I am quite confident that will fix 100% of my problems....
Bill____I had the same and had to roll back to 2.1.2.18. It's definitely a mess-up with the latest firmware. I can only guess that whatever fixes they used to prevent google devices from doing mDNS storms has completely broken HomeKit.
Thank you for the responses.
I have rolled back the router and two satellites to version 2.1.2.18
I am now getting zero issues, all homekit items reachable inside and from outside (remote)
Looks like another failed firmware release (two in a row I think)
I would contact NG support and let them know what your seeing. I believe others have posted about this as well.
Although I agree with you to contact NetGear support, the problem is that I don't see a path to do that. My 90 day warranty ran out last year and I am not going to pay them to "troubleshoot" a problem that they have created in their update.
If there is a way to advise them of the problem, I'm happy to do it..
