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OrbiOS 2.1.4 + Homekit
We’ve been monitoring issues that some users have experienced on OrbiOS 2.1.4 with Apple Homekit. In response, to those customers, we’re releasing firmware that provides a temporary work around to c...
I am also having major Homekit connection issues. I tried to download this firmware but the link is not working. Can someone please help? I get the error message "Requested File does not exist" and asking for a File code. I am looking for RBR50 and RBS50. Thanks in advance!
Also not able to download the beta firmware. Getting "Requested file does not exist!" Really thinking of returning the kit fo Costco. But what's the alternative???
I would return it while you can. I have had nothing but problems. Eero is supposed to work great with HomeKit and other Apple gear. I'd suggest that.
I've uploaded the v2.1.4.14 (Homekit Fix) files to my Dropbox account; here are the links if you'd like to download:
RBR50: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y2wb8ypc5ks5sq6/RBR50-v2.1.4.14.img?dl=0
RBS50: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0oxmjpw9zngvcgn/RBS50-v2.1.4.14.img?dl=0
Let me know if you have problems downloading (I don't use Dropbox often).
It has now been over 2 weeks since I installed this firmware and I have had zero issues with Philips Hue since.
Here’s a link to someone who has saved the firmware in his Dropbox account
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/OrbiOS-2-1-4-Homekit/m-p/1577706#M32231
Anybody with RBK40 firmware version?
