Apple TV HomeKit hub can see devices but cant communicate

Question

I have an AppleTV 4th gen that im trying to set up as a HomeKit hub. I have it signed in using two factor authentication and it shows on my Apple ID devices page.

The settings app on appletv says it’s connected to my home and I also see the Apple TV as a hub on my iPhone home.app under the house settings.

Both the iPhone and Apple TV are on the same WiFi network.

I can control my devices with my iPhone but not with the Apple TV.

I know the Apple TV knows about the device database because I have a light named “Xmas Tree”. When I say “turn on the Christmas tree” it spells out “Xmas Tree” on the screen and then says that “The Xmas Tree is not responding”

How can I trouble shoot this?

Answer 1

As @Jake3231 pointed out, Apple disabled homekit on AppleTV temporarily. I thought mine was up to date (it didn't show any updates available and its set to auto update), but upon checking again tonight an update was available.