Homekit bridge not working with iOS 17 and above

Hello,
I tried setting up the Homekit Bridge for my iPhone, which runs iOS 17.1.1. Unfortunately, the connection would not happen when scanning the QR code.

With my iPad, which is running iOS 16.7.2, it connected perfectly.

Sneaky, I tried the Homekit on my iPhone, and the connection broke.

Is it that iOS 17 is not connecting to Homekit Bridge, or do I have to change something in the setup? I suspect it is the former.

Thank you.