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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...
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DarrenM
What is the timeline for the proper auto update fix? I looked through the forum and saw the last few firmware updates were released at about a monthly cadence. Its been about a month since the last firmware was released.
I'm trying to decide if I should do a manual update or if I should wait until the permanent fix is released. I am having trouble with some of my HomeKit devices. I am in the middle of a remodel so the house is not in typical fashion. Having HomeKit devices out of order is not as impactful as it ordinarily would be.
If the firmware is updated with this out of band manual break fix, will it automatically update when the proper fix becomes available? I do not wish to turn off automatic firmware updates. I do wish for it to automatically update when the proper fix becomes available.
Do we have any technical details on the firmware update here? What's the underlying issue here? What's the change to improve HomeKit reliability? Are we installing a work around that has additional impacts on the network? What's the difference between this break fix update and the proper fix that will be pushed to everyone?