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 threadTodd Vaziri

Thanks, gang. Seems like the answer is:

if the device uses Wi-Fi, and as long as the Apple TV as a HomeKit Hub is on the same Wi-Fi, you're good. Proximity between the device and the Hub is not an issue.

May 22, 2024 at 5:53pmIvory for Mac
Show thread(((Jann Gobble)))🏳️‍🌈May 22, 2024
@tvaziri My BIG problem w/HomeKit? IF you have a HomePod of ANY kind on your network, it will constantly take-over as Homekit hub - and there's NO WAY tell it not to. It's ALSO way slower than my ATVs...which bothers me w/HomeKit!
Show threadKevin AyersMay 22, 2024
@tvaziri I suggest a slight correction; “on the same ‘network’, you’re good.” The doorbell can be on Wi-Fi with the AppleTV on a wired connection and that works as well.