Apple’s HomeKit plans are being impacted by manufacturers reluctance to deliver solutions sufficiently secure for the new connected age. That’s why only a few have been introduced so far.

The Register reports Apple is demanding hardware makers use HomeKit certified chipsets and specialized firmware for security reasons (also reported here). It observes that vendors are unhappy, complaining this increases costs and slows down design – but they should quit moaning and deliver secure solutions out of the box.

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