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MFi (Made for iPhone) Programs in the Automotive Sector
The rise of connectivity in vehicles is a growing demand in the automotive sector nowadays. Drivers and passengers request seamless integration between their smartphones and vehicles. Apple products offer useful vehicle features like Apple CarPlay, and drivers can access navigation, music, calls, and messaging through their vehicle's infotainment system, reducing distractions and enhancing safety. Also, Apple Car Key services allow drivers to open and lock their vehicles keyless through an app. Additionally, Apple services offer real-time updates, voice control via Siri, and compatibility with various apps, making driving more convenient and personalized.
This growing market reflects the broader move toward connected and tech-enabled driving experiences users want, which has driven manufacturers to adopt these services and provide users with familiar, intuitive interfaces in their vehicles.
However, manufacturers need to obtain Apple certification through the MFi (Made For iPhone) program to integrate Apple vehicle services. They can accelerate and reduce the complexity of this process by obtaining the support of an Apple MFi Authorized Test Laboratory.
DEKRA is an Apple MFi (Made For iPhone) Authorized Test Laboratory
DEKRA has been recognized as an Apple MFi (Made For iPhone) Authorized Test Laboratory. We support customers in evaluating their products according to the CarKey and CarPlay MFi certification programs. We can guide them through the process with our Project Management and Pre-Testing services and perform an Audit prior to certification.
2021: DEKRA became an Apple MFi Authorized Test Laboratory for CarPlay certification.
2022: DEKRA was the first Apple MFi Authorized Test Laboratory for CarKey.
2023: DEKRA extended its scope and locations for Car Key certification services.
2024: DEKRA is authorized to cover the full scope of CarPlay and CarKey MFi certification programs.
Our Apple MFi Authorized Test Laboratories around the world
Why DEKRA for MFi Certification Programs
- We are one of the few selected authorized test labs for MFi certification.
- We are experts in wireless technologies.
- We bring extensive expertise in testing & certification.
- We operate in a global network of labs with 7 Apple MFi authorized test labs.
- We offer the most comprehensive testing and certification services to complement MFi.
