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Orbi V2.2.1.210 & HomeKit issues?
Hi guys,
Is anyone else experiencing issues with HomeKit on V2.2.1.210?
I had the new firmware pushed out on my Orbis yesterday and since then my HomeKit setup no longer works.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
6 Replies
Try this:
Then configure this:
Advanced Wireless Settings both 2.4GHz and 5GHz changed CTS/RTS Threshold to 2307.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR40-RBS40-V2-1-4-16-mesh-network-drops-connection-to/m-p/1601598/highlight/true#M35230
Change the CTR/RTS threshold values for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (2341 and 2345 respectively), changed preamble modes to long preamble, and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only.Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-and-connection-problems-Skybell/m-p/1649275/highlight/true#M43001See if this helps any...
I have discovered that as long as I stay connected directly to the router (same as the HomeKit devices), then it works fine.
When I try to connect via any of the Orbi satellites, HomeKit no longer works. Looks like something might have been broken in V2.2.1.210.
This worked just fine in v2.1.4.16.
The sats still works fine for regular communication. Got good wired and wireless speed, internet connectivity etc. but Apple HomeKit communication is unavailable.
If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually.
I'm having the exact same issues. My firmware updated on Monday and since then it has been a nightmare with HomeKit issues. This has happened befre with older firmware update that Orbi pushed. It's really annoying. I spend $300 on a product and eveyr 6 months it just breaks and I need to pay to talk to someone on the phone to tell them it's broken.
