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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.
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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.
What does Daisy Chain has to do with anything I wrote? Stop posting nonsence responses FURRYe38 .
I don't even use Daisy Chaining in my setup, and as mentioned my network works fine in general, it's Apple HomeKit communication from the sats that doesn't work.
The reason of posting the Daisy Chain information is to let you know the behavior changed unexpectedly in the resent FW update. So I wanted to to know this so you can try this and see if it would help. It's valid information other have metioned that helps with there Orbi systems. The iformation is for your benefit.
You'll need to contact NG support for your support needs.Good Luck.