I've successfully used one essentials bulb and strip for over a year and bought a 3-bulb pack 2 weeks ago. I've gotten one of the new bulbs to pair, but the other two won't, giving me an "Unable to add accessory. This accessory cannot be used with HomeKit" error. The first bulb of the 3-pack had to be paired in a lamp with a functioning essentials bulb, then I could put it anywhere. But now the other two won't pair. I've done the power reset, factory reset, BT/wifi/phone off and on, removed them from the phone, uninstalled and reinstalled the app, deleted the home in apple homekit, and nothing has worked to pair them. The ink on them is faded, like they've been sitting in a warehouse for a long time and the ink, lighter than the bulb I've been using for over a year. I've tried pairing with all the others unplugged, using the 8 digit code instead of the qr code, putting my phone next to them, etc, but they still won't pair.
Any ideas?
I think you should find an expert in this area
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To perform the factory reset on the Essentials Bulb, switch the bulb off, wait for 3 seconds, then switch it back on for no more than 1 second. Repeat this for a total of 5 cycles. If the reset is successful, the Bulb will flash red three times, and then it's ready to be paired again. Flappy Bird
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That "accessory may not be supported" message on your iPhone can be super frustrating! It feels like your phone is playing hard to get with your new gadget.
A few things might be going on. Sometimes it's a simple compatibility issue. Not all accessories are created equal, and some just might not play nicely with your specific iPhone model.
Make sure you're using an authentic Apple-certified accessory. Using cheap knockoffs can sometimes cause these kinds of problems.
Also, try restarting your phone. A good old reboot can often clear up those weird software glitches that might be interfering with the connection.
Try updating your iPhone's software. Sometimes a new software update includes compatibility fixes for accessories.
