Todd VaziriMay 22, 2024

If I want to use an Apple TV as a HomeKit Hub to help control wireless devices (like smart locks), does the Apple TV need to be physically close to those wireless devices or does it use your existing Wi-Fi network to connect?

(I’m going to using the Schlage Encode Plus)

Show threadirmongooseMay 22, 2024
@tvaziri It uses your wifi network
Show threadMichael Cook

@irmongoose @tvaziri I believe it will also use Ethernet if you plug it in and that connects to your WiFi.

Proximity only matters for Bluetooth connected HomeKit stuff and you want to avoid BT stuff like the plague.

May 22, 2024 at 3:40amIvory for iOS