Developers who want their apps to work with HomeView must first secure Apple's approval to support CarPlay. That ties HomeView's third-party media selection to a process built for in-car software, and AppleInsider argues Apple needs to streamline it for home apps.
HomeView supports compatible CarPlay audio and video apps, which work on the device without developers modifying them. Reusing that support cuts development work, but getting permission still requires an extra step. That permission is called an entitlement, and obtaining it means submitting a separate request by email, accepting Apple's CarPlay agreement, and waiting while Apple reviews the request manually against its eligibility criteria. Apps can be configured for CarPlay only after approval, and App Store review requirements still apply.
The article contends that HomeView is neither an iPad nor a car. Restrictions designed to protect drivers, such as limits on video while moving, have little purpose in a kitchen. Turn-by-turn directions and EV charging apps offer little value while someone is cooking dinner. As CarPlay's media framework expands beyond the dashboard, Apple should account for people listening to music or watching videos at home.
The piece calls for clear guidance on which apps qualify for HomeView and how long approval should take, ideally available at launch. It also asks whether developers can request home display support without pursuing an in-car experience. A cooking app, the author argues, should not have to justify its place in a car to appear on a kitchen counter.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing