I. Introduction to MFi Certification
Apple MFi certification is a license for the use of a logo by Apple Inc. for its authorized accessory manufacturers to produce external accessories. It is the abbreviation of Apple's "made for iPhone", "made for iPod", and "made for iPad" in English.

II. MFi Certification Process

III. Scopes of MFi Products
The components sold by Apple Inc. include:
30-pin connector, Lightning connector, authentication chip, headphone remote control, LAM module, iWatch wireless charging module...
MFi Certification Technology (products as examples)

1. Lightning and 30-pin connectors (Apple data cables, car chargers, travel chargers, mobile power banks, battery cases, wireless chargers, extended memory, etc.);

2. HomeKit accessory Protocol (HAP) (smart home devices);

3. Authentication coprocessors (used for products that require identity recognition, such as navigation devices, printers, Bluetooth headphones, etc.);

4. iPod Accessory Protocol (iAP), the protocol used to communicate with iPhone, iPad and iPod (devices that use the iAP protocol for data exchange with iPhone, iPad and iPod, such as navigation devices, printers, Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth watches, medical monitoring products, etc.);

5. AirPlay audio technology (audio products such as smart speakers);

6. Wireless Accessory Configuration (WAC) feature (wireless smart products);

7. Headphone Remote and Mic feature (headphones and microphones);

8. Lightning Communication Module LAM (audio headphones);

9. CarPlay technology (automobile navigation products);

10. MFi Game Controller technology (MFi game controllers);

11. MFi Hearing Aid technology (hearing aids).

IV. Values of MFi Certification

1. MFi-certified enterprises are also Apple's members. Members are eligible to purchase Apple accessories (Lightning connectors, headphone remote controls, wireless smart ICs, etc.) from Apple's agent AVNET, and they can use the MFi logo on the certified products;

2. In today's highly competitive market, MFi certification is the only opportunity for 3C accessory enterprises to upgrade their products and increase their profits. It is also a pass for all traditional electronic and electrical enterprises to enter the field of smart products;

3. It is an important way for enterprises to enhance their brand image and product value, and it is also the primary condition for foreign buyers and retailers to select suppliers.

V. Period and Price
Period: Starting from 40 working days (when all aspects are ready)
MFi membership application: 20 working days
Factory inspection: 10 working days
Product pre-testing and submission for inspection: 10 working days