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Apple HomeKit Invite not working on iOS 16.2 [Fixed]

In this guide, we will show you a couple of methods that shall help you fix the issue of the Apple HomeKit invites not working on iOS 16.2. The Cupertino giant beholds a slew of smart home devices. You could easily manage all these devices under one roof thanks to its Home app, which has recently been blessed with a new Home Architecture. Unfortunately, this new ecosystem is giving out a tough time to numerous users.

Apple HomeKit Invite not working on iOS 16.2

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

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.

  1. First off, turn off your Apple TV and other Apple devices on the same Apple ID.
  2. Then turn on Apple TV and wait till it gets online. Now turn on your other devices.
  3. Now delete all your family members and then re-add them.
  4. Check if it fixes the issue of the Apple HomeKit invites not working on iOS 16.2.

FIX 2: Using Email Tweak

  1. First off, delete the request you sent to the concerned person from your HomeKit app.
  2. Then go to his phone, open HomeKit, and remove any homes listed, so you just get the intro screen about HomeKit.
  3. Now leave his phone open and on HomeKit, but make sure you don’t create a new home.
  4. From your HomeKit, resend the invite to his email (the one that he uses for iTunes)
  5. Finally, accept the invite on his phone and it should fix the Apple HomeKit invites not working on iOS 16.2

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.

  1. Head over to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset all settings.
  2. Check if it fixes the issue of the Apple HomeKit invites not working on iOS 16.2. Apple HomeKit Invite not working on iOS 16.2

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.

  1. Download the HomeKit Reset mobile config profile [it will wipe out all the HomeKit data].
  2. On the main Setting screen, under your name and picture, it should say “Profile Downloaded.” Tap on it and then tap Install.Apple HomeKit Invite not working on iOS 16.2
  3. Leave the setting app and come back for the “Home” section to appear (for me it’s between “Health” and “Music”)
  4. Reset the HomeKit data by going to “Settings > Home > Reset Configuration”.
  5. Wait until it says something along the lines of “you have no homes to reset”.
  6. Open the Home app, and it should look as if you’ve never used it before.
  7. You will now be able to invite the member again and they accepted the invite with no problem.

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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  • Hi,

    I have tried both steps 2 and 3. None worked on neither IOS 16.2 nor 16.3.
    Iphone 14 pro with 16.3 simply does not receive the invite. I have tried with other phones/ profiles and it works.
    Not sure what to do anymore. Create a new apple id? Would this solve the issue? Or it’s more about the phone and not the profile?

    Thank you for your help.