Network

Wi-Fi, Thread, routers and mesh systems — the layer most HomeKit problems actually live in.

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HomeCare performance analysis comparing HomeKit accessory response times by room and by bridge

Network

HomeKit Slow to Respond: Measure the Delay Before You Fix It

A HomeKit setup that takes three seconds to turn on a lamp is not broken, so nothing you restart will obviously help. Here is how to measure the delay and find where it actually comes from.

August 19, 202610 min read

Network

HomeKit and 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz Wi-Fi: What Needs Which Band

Most HomeKit accessories only speak 2.4 GHz, yet splitting your network is usually the wrong fix. Here is what needs which band, and what to change instead.

August 17, 20269 min read