Apple enforces security on Homes by requiring you to use approved hardware to communicate over the internet.

You have to have an approved device connected to your Apple Account configured as a Home Hub on the network with your Smart Voice Bridge to be able to communicate with it off-site.

The list of approved devices includes:

  1. iPads (on charge)
  2. AppleTVs (4th generation and newer)
  3. HomePod


For a detailed instructions please see HERE