Why is HomeKit Integration so tough to develop? (Not Homebridge)
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Sean Thompson
started a topic
about 1 month ago
What is stopping the developers from adding HomeKit support? I’ve been watching and waiting...
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Nate Clark
said
about 1 month ago
Because Apple requires HomeKit accessory developers to join the Apple MFi program which has tons of onerous requirements, including restricting us to use one of Apple's approved manufacturers. We would have to completely redo our product development, procurement, and manufacturing processes to comply. Only huge companies can afford to do this.
Because Apple requires HomeKit accessory developers to join the Apple MFi program which has tons of onerous requirements, including restricting us to use one of Apple's approved manufacturers. We would have to completely redo our product development, procurement, and manufacturing processes to comply. Only huge companies can afford to do this.
https://mfi.apple.com/en/faqs.html