IPad doesn't see my home wifi
What is this problem?
This is a recurring tech support question: 2 separate Reddit threads asked a version of it between Oct 24, 2026 and Oct 27, 2026, in r/applehelp. It has appeared in the daily top list on 2 different days, peaking at #101. The threads keep coming back to the same themes: button, doesn't, home, ipad, touch, work. That repetition is the signal — many people are hitting the same wall, so it's worth understanding before you post your own version.
How often does it come up?
| Date | Daily rank |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | #252 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #101 |
Where is it being discussed?
- r/applehelp: ipad air 3 touch id works but home button doesn't
- r/applehelp: iPad doesn't see my home wifi.
What's a sensible first step?
General tech support checklist (not specific advice for this thread):
- Write down the exact error message, device/OS version, and what changed just before it started.
- Restart, update the OS/drivers/app, and test in safe mode or a fresh user profile to isolate the cause.
- Back up important data before trying invasive fixes.