Orbi RBS/RBR 50 Version 2.1.3.4 and Apple homekit iDevices and Philips Hue problems.

Bill____
Apprentice
Apr 29, 2018
The orbi firmware issue is getting famous, and for the wrong reasons. I guess this is what happens when things don’t get fixed for weeks on end.

Thanks for the Reddit link, I see it reverts back to this one.

Still no resolution in sight and it has highlighted another criticial issue with the Orbi - the inability to stop automatic updates on a reliable basis.
- MattEyraud
  Tutor
  Apr 29, 2018
  This is getting ridiculous ! No answers from Netgear at all !
  
  Can I suggest that everyone start posting on Twitter (maybe it will get more attention), and also on the Wirecutter review for mesh network, that still has Orbi as the recommended model. Maybe if we get Wirecutter attention, we will get Netgear attention.
  - bent_wookie
    Star
    Apr 29, 2018
    MattEyraud wrote:
    
    This is getting ridiculous ! No answers from Netgear at all !
    
    Can I suggest that everyone start posting on Twitter (maybe it will get more attention), and also on the Wirecutter review for mesh network, that still has Orbi as the recommended model. Maybe if we get Wirecutter attention, we will get Netgear attention.
    
    I agree, especially with respect to the WireCutter review. Apple recently announced they're no longer selling their line of Airport basestations. While trying to answer the question: "What should I get istead?", I've seen several Apple-oriented sites point to the Orbi and blindly point to the WireCutter review. A real shame given the issues it seemingly has with HomeKit, (not to mention, stability in general).
    
    You can reach the WireCutter here. I did during the last firmware debacle.
    
    https://thewirecutter.com/contact-us/

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Orbi RBS/RBR 50 Version 2.1.3.4 and Apple homekit iDevices and Philips Hue problems.