Apple HomeKit
https://mfi.apple.com/MFiWeb/getFAQ.action#1-1
What types of accessories and technologies are part of the MFi Program?
The MFi Program encompasses third-party hardware accessories that use Apple's MFi licensed technology to connect electronically to iPhone, iPad or iPod. MFi licensed technology includes:- HomeKit accessory Protocol (HAP)
- Lightning and 30-pin connectors
- Authentication coprocessors
- iPod Accessory Protocol (iAP), the protocol used to communicate with iPhone, iPad and iPod
- AirPlay audio technology
- Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) feature
- Headphone Remote and Mic feature
- Lightning Communication Module
- CarPlay technology
- MFi Game Controller technology
- MFi Hearing Aid technology
What types of accessories and technologies are not part of the MFi Program?
Accessories that do not use any of the MFi licensed technology listed above are not part of the MFi Program. For example:- Accessories that use only standard Bluetooth profiles supported by iOS
- Accessories that use only Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) (note: BTLE-enabled HomeKit accessories and BTLE-enabled MFi Hearing Aids are part of the MFi Program)
- Accessories that connect to an Apple device through the headphone jack and do not use any MFi licensed technology
- Non-electronic cases
Who should apply to the MFi Program?
Developers who wish to develop electronic accessories for iPhone, iPad or iPod using licensed technology should join the MFi Program. Companies, organizations, government entities and educational institutions are eligible to apply. For more information, please see the Who needs to join the MFi Program and Who does not need to join the MFi Program sections below.What types of MFi Licenses are available?
There are 2 types of Licenses: a Development License and a Manufacturing License. Companies that plan to develop/help develop, but not manufacture, MFi accessories are eligible for the MFi Development License. Companies that plan to manufacture MFi accessories AND own a manufacturing facility are eligible for the MFi Manufacturing License. The following table describes the features of each License.| Development License | Manufacturing License | |
| Technical specifications |  | |
| Sample quantities of MFi components | | |
| Development/testing tools | | |
| MFi and AirPlay logos | With Apple approval | |
| MFi certification | | |
| Mass-production quantities of MFi components | | |
| Mass-production manufacturing | | |
| Submission of sales, inventory, forecast reports to Apple | | |
| Developer Technical Support (DTS) incidents | | |
How does an MFi Development Licensee work with an MFi Manufacturing Licensee?
Once an MFi Development Licensee develops/prototypes an MFi accessory, they will work with one or more MFi Manufacturing Licensees who will manufacture the accessory. The MFi Manufacturing Licensee will be solely responsible for all program obligations associated with the Development Licensee's MFi accessories, as shown in the table above. To access the list of authorized MFi Manufacturing Licensees, click here.Can you review my product concept and advise if I need to join the MFi Program?
If you intend to develop an electronic accessory which will connect to iPhone, iPad or iPod using proprietary technology, your company must join the MFi Program. Apple is unable to provide feedback regarding a product concept prior to joining the MFi Program.What is the royalty associated with MFi accessories?
This information is only available under NDA. You will be able to review this information once your application for the MFi Manufacturing License has been approved.Who does not need to join the MFi Program
I want to develop cases for iPhone, iPad or iPod. Do I need to join the MFi Program?
No. If you intend to develop a case which does not connect electronically to iPhone, iPad or iPod using licensed technology, you do not need to join the MFi Program. For information regarding case development, please visit: http://developer.apple.com/resources/cases/.I want to develop an accessory that communicates with an Apple device using only Bluetooth Low Energy. Do I need to join the MFi Program?
No. Accessories which connect to an Apple device using only Bluetooth Low Energy/BTLE/Bluetooth 4.0 or standard Bluetooth profiles supported by iOS are not part of the MFi Program.I want to develop an iOS app that communicates with an MFi accessory. Do I need to join the MFi Program?
No. iOS app developers do not need to join the MFi Program. Everything app developers need is in the External Accessory Framework, which is provided in the iOS SDK. To access the iOS SDK, please join the iOS Developer Program: https://developer.apple.com/programs/ios/.I want to source/sell MFi accessories as finished goods. Do I need to join the MFi Program?
No. You do not need to join the MFi Program in order to source and/or sell MFi accessories as finished goods. However, you must source MFi finished goods from an MFi Manufacturing Licensee. The Manufacturing Licensee will be authorized to develop/manufacture goods sold under your company's brand and will take responsibility for all program requirements on your company's behalf. The Manufacturing Licensee will also be authorized to include the MFi logo on the product packaging and user guide of your accessory, once it has completed the necessary program requirements. To access the list of authorized MFi Manufacturing Licensees, click here.I want to develop an MFi accessory for personal use. Can I join the MFi Program?
No. We recommend that you use a third-party hobbyist solution which will allow you to connect iOS devices to serial devices and to write iOS apps that communicate with these serial devices.I want to teach students about developing MFi accessories. Can I join the MFi Program?
No. The information shared under the MFi Program is Apple Confidential and not intended to be used in an academic setting.List of authorized MFi Manufacturing Licensees
How can I access the list of authorized MFi Manufacturing Licensees?
If you would like to access the latest list of MFi Manufacturing Licensees, please click here to execute an online NDA. Upon execution of the NDA, you will automatically be able to view the list.
https://developer.apple.com/homekit/
App Developers
If your iOS app is primarily designed to provide home configuration or home automation services such as turning on a light or opening a garage door, learn more about the HomeKit APIs used for communicating with HomeKit accessories.
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