Many have voiced their concern that the Apple HomeKit invites are not working after updating their iPhone to iOS 16.2. Even if the Home Owner send an invite to their family member and the latter accepts it, they would still not be able to access any device in their home. In some cases, the family member’s status changes from Pending to Resident, but that change is just temporary. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will help you rectify this issue. Follow along.
Fix Apple HomeKit Invite not working on iOS 16.2
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Using Apple TV Tweak
For many users, Apple TV proved to be the culprit and after trying out the below-listed tweak, they did manage to rectify this issue. So let’s give it a try and check out the results.
FIX 2: Using Email Tweak
FIX 3: Reset Settings
You could also get bugged with this issue if the configuration settings on your device get corrupted. To rectify it, you will have to reset your device’s settings, as instructed below. Do keep in mind that doing so will erase all the saved WiFi networks, passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings, so make sure to with your Apple account beforehand.
FIX 3: Reset HomeKit via Mobile Config
As of now, this fix, shared by Redditor Flintr is giving out the maximum success rate to the users. So let’s give it a try and then check out the results. That’s it. These were the three different methods that should help you fix the issue of Apple HomeKit invites not working on iOS 16.2. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
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