Though code in iOS 16 has indicated that the iPad won't work as a home hub following the update, an Apple spokesperson today told The Verge that the ‌iPad‌ will indeed still be able to be used ...

After the release of the iOS 16 Developer beta at WWDC, many users noticed that the iPad was no longer listed as one of the supported devices to be a home hub—only the Apple TV, HomePod ...

As such, even if it is possible to use the iPad as a home hub, it seems strongly recommended that customers should use an Apple TV box or a HomePod as the home hub instead. Citing Apple’s ...

After two weeks of saying that it wouldn't work at all, Apple has now said that the iPad will continue to function as a Home Hub in iPadOS 16 — but the limitations aren't yet fully clear.