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User profile for user: Da BomB
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Cannot Invite Resident to HomeKit on iOS 17.0.1/2

I am creating an updated version of this post which seems to now occur in almost the exact same manner on devices running iOS 17.01/2 and iPadOS 17.0.1


The issue is as follows:


If you create a new Home on an Apple device and then attempt to share the home with someone else, there is no button to share the home.


This is an identical issue to the prior post linked above, however, it now is occurring on iOS/iPadOS 17.0.1/2


I ran through this with Apple Support and there does not seem to be a workaround. I am however interested if others can replicate this on their end, or if anyone has found a workaround.


I've already tried:


  • Removed and recreating a new home
  • Reinstalling the Home App
  • Logging out and back in with iCloud
  • Disabling and re-enabling the Home settings in iCloud
  • Restarting devices and resetting devices
  • Attempted with different Apple IDs and different devices (can reproduce on 3 different Apple IDs and 5 different devices on my end).
  • Reset Network Settings
  • Attempted with a Home Hub set up (as well as attempted without a Home Hub set up)


Thanks so much

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 11:12 AM

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User profile for user: jessejameswalker
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Posted on Dec 10, 2023 8:15 PM

I’m trying to add someone to my home and all I have is LIFX bulbs. Updated to the latest iOS and the option to invite people has disappeared. If I need to have an Apple TV or HomePod to be able to invite people to my home on the Home app to turn the lights on and off, that is profoundly terrible. God help us if this is the case.

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Dec 8, 2023 11:11 PM in response to Da BomB

The method to resolve the issue of not being able to invite others to join the Apple HomeKit without reactivating all smart devices is as follows: In the Home app, go to Home Settings, add a new home, then add a central device. Invite the person who couldn't join initially to this new home. Once they successfully join, you can return to your original home and invite the person who couldn't join before!

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Dec 8, 2023 11:17 PM in response to langdalenerd

The method to resolve the issue of not being able to invite others to join the Apple HomeKit without reactivating all smart devices is as follows: In the Home app, go to Home Settings, add a new home, then add a central device. Invite the person who couldn't join initially to this new home. Once they successfully join, you can return to your original home and invite the person who couldn't join before!

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Cannot Invite Resident to HomeKit on iOS 17.0.1/2

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