Apple Removes the Ability To Upgrade to New Home Architecture in iOS 16.2

[{"selector":"#anim-c1fecec7-7b05-4cfb-87e1-2357bc54c329 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(32.18067955824914%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] By James Scott/ DEC 22, 2022 Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-1b90eb4c-bbe6-47da-89e7-590a9bd85235 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The capability to switch to a new Home app architecture is one of the main new features in iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1. iOS 16.2

[{"selector":"#anim-cd105214-aa74-45e2-9639-7afde67e9982 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Apple claims that the update offers "enhanced performance and reliability" for HomeKit accessories, though it hasn't provid ed any other information on the changes. iOS 16.2

[{"selector":"#anim-b31ec609-87e6-456f-85fa-a56eb95586b2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Many customers have yet to switch since upgrading the Home architecture necessitates updating all devices that access the Home to the most recent operating system version. Still, users who have upgraded have reported some issues. iOS 16.2

[{"selector":"#anim-92785367-170e-46fb-a5a1-8740aa3085e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Amidst those reports, it appears Apple has removed the option for users to upgrade their Home app architecture. iOS 16.2

[{"selector":"#anim-5c9ea462-0bb3-491b-9d61-028d20dbaf27 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Issues reported by users include ‌HomeKit‌ devices stuck in an "updating" or "configuring" status, devices going missing entirely, invitations to share the Home with other users failing, HomeKit Secure Video recording not working, and more. iOS 16.2

[{"selector":"#anim-18def0b4-4b85-4c72-9241-cf437f080c63 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.819722661596256%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Software Update section of Home Settings in the Home app allows users to upgrade to the new Home app architecture. iOS 16.2

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