No API to know if HomeKit accessories are remotely accessible

Originator:matthias.hochgatterer
Number:rdar://28074305 Date Originated:30-Aug-2016 02:54 PM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:iOS SDK Product Version:
Classification: Reproducible:
 
Summary:
There is no API to know if accessories in a home can be accessed remotely using an Apple TV or iPad which reside at home. Such API would be useful to make sure that triggers are executed as expected. If accessories are not accessible remotely, a user should be informed to setup remote access.

The new Home app in iOS 10 tells the user to setup remote access on an Apple TV or iPad when the user tries to setup a trigger. I want to do the same.

Steps to Reproduce:
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Expected Results:
There should be an API to tell if a home is remotely accessible (e.g. HMHome.isRemotelyAccessible)

Actual Results:
There is no API available to tell if the accessories in a home are remotely accessible.

Version:
iOS 10

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Configuration:
iPhone

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