URL-Based Actions in Apple Home Automations

Apple fixed this bug in iOS 18.4. Update your Home Hub to iOS 18.4 for URL-based actions to work correctly again.

With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced a bug affecting automations in Apple Home. URL calls in Shortcuts - such as for notifications - work during testing but fail during actual execution.

Impact on Notifications

Notifications triggered via URLs do not work within Apple Home automations. This affects all apps - not just Controller for HomeKit.

Who is Affected?

Users who convert Apple Home Automations into Shortcuts that involve URL calls.

Workaround

Workflows in Controller for HomeKit are not affected by this bug - especially when combined with Controller Hub. Controller Hub bypasses the limitation and offers more capabilities than standard automations.

Learn more about setting up Controller Hub and Workflows at this link.

Looking Ahead

Apple fixed the issue in iOS 18.4. Keep your Home Hub updated to use URL-based actions again.

Our team continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as needed.