Accessories set to Automatic will follow a vendor-approved list of services and devices.

And finally, Restrict to Home only allows your accessories to communicate with your Apple Home Hub.

However, you’re able to change prefs for individual accessories in the Apple Home app.

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Thankfully, the Home app provides a quick toggle that instantly disables HomeKit Accessory Security on all your devices.

Removing HomeKit does not impact your existing Wi-Fi web link configuration; it only disables Home app integration.

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