One of the main new features of iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 is the ability to upgrade to the new Home Home app architecture. While Apple didn’t share specific details of the changes, the company said the upgrade provides “better performance and reliability” for HomeKit accessories.
Upgrading the Home architecture requires updating all devices accessing the home to the latest OS version, so many users haven’t taken this move yet, but those who have upgraded have reported some issues. In these reports, it looks like Apple has removed the option for users to upgrade the architecture of the Home app.
Issues reported by users include: HomeKit devices stuck in an “updating” or “configuring” state, devices missing entirely, invitations to share Home with other users failing, HomeKit Secure Video recording not working, and more.
Upgrading to the new Home app architecture is a user-initiated process, and the option to upgrade no longer appears in the app in the Software Update section of Home Settings in the Home app. So users who haven’t moved over to the new architecture won’t be able to until Apple re-enables the option. Users who have upgraded will remain on the new architecture and cannot return to the previous architecture.
