Numerous users have voiced their concern that HomeKit Location-based automation is not working with their iPhones running the latest iOS 16. This is happening with numerous iPhones running the sixteenth iteration of the OS, so the culprit is indeed the OS rather than the device. With that said, there does exist a nifty workaround that might help you rectify this issue. So without further ado, let’s check it out.
Fix HomeKit Location-based automation not working in iOS 16
In order to rectify this issue, you will have to disable and then re-enable all the below-listed features on your iPhone:
Settings > Privacy > Location Services > OnSettings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Homekit > OnSettings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Find My iPhone > OnSettings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Significant Locations > OnSettings > {name/photo} > iCloud > Siri > OnSettings > {name/photo} > Find My > My Location > This DeviceSettings > {name/photo} > Find My > My Location > Share My Location > OnSettings > {name/photo} > Password & Security > Two-Factor Authentication > OnHome App > Home Settings > {name/photo} > Recognize My Voice > OnHome App > Home Settings > {name/photo} > Personal Requests > Each HomePod > OnHome App > Home Settings > {name/photo} > Personal Requests > Activity Notifications > OffHome App > Each HomePod > Settings > Location Services > On[if present] Apple TV > Settings > Location Services > OnGo to Contacts on your iPhone > select your contact card [Me] > Verify the Home Address
That’s it. This might help you fix the issue of HomeKit Location-based automation not working in iOS 16. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workaround is your best bet.
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