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1.0.9.26 seemingly breaks ecobee homekit
After upgrading to latest router firmware, the iOS Home app cannot interact with Ecobee3 HomeKit. I contacted Ecobee, went through their reset sequence, but still no HomeKit connectivity. HomeKit h...
Having f/w problems in another thread, which reminded me about this one, and about the fact that I had given up on homekit.
I just now successfully re-enabled homekit for the thermostat. It was quite straightforward. I don't know what could have been causing the problem when reported. I am now running 1.0.9.28.
Thought I should clean up this thread...
Use the LAN port on the back of the R7000 connect to a LAN port on the router. Don't use the Internet port.
I will give this a try. Thanks.
Let us know how it turns out.
Switched to LAN port. Now R7000 is lan-to-lan.
I don't see any obvious change in behavior. Speed test still about the same.
And HomeKit still not identifying Ecobee.
I would power cycle the ISP modem, router and R7000. Powering on the router 2nd, and the R7000 lastly...
Might try powering off the R7000 and re-enabling the main host routers wifi and test your home kit stuff...