Should I get MFi certified?

MFI certification is of importance because non-certified lightning cables can be very dangerous to your device. These cables can get extremely hot, cause damage to your phone, and even render it completely fried and useless. There is no denying that many iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessories are costly.

Does charger have to be MFi certified?

If the wireless charger is just used to charge up iPhones, then it doesn’t have to be MFi certified. However, some multi-device wireless chargers also can be used to charge the Apple Watch, in which case, the magnetic charging module for the watch needs to be MFi certified.

How much does it cost to get MFi certified?

Is there a program fee for participation in the MFi Program? The MFi Program is USD $99 (plus any applicable taxes and fees) per membership year.

How do I know if my cable is MFi?

Checking a charger or accessory for MFi certification is a relatively easy process. If the product’s packaging has a “Made for iPhone” or “Made for iPad” badge, then you can usually trust that it’s MFi certified. If you’ve thrown away the packaging, you can look up the product on Google or Amazon.

How do I know what MFi cable I have?

Compare packaging and writing on the cable Some accessories might have a previous version of the MFi badge: An Apple Lightning to USB cable has “Designed by Apple in California” and either “Assembled in China,” “Assembled in Vietnam,” or “Indústria Brasileira” on the cable about seven inches from the USB connector.

How long does it take to get MFi certified?

How long does the approval process take? It can take up to three weeks.

How do I know if I have MFi?

Is there a chip in the Apple Lightning cable?

Inside each lightning connector is a tiny authentication chip that tells your device it’s Apple MFI Certified. This is important because non-certified, or knock-off, lightning cables can be very dangerous to your device.