App review rules, explained

App Store guideline 2.5.17

Source: Apple's App Review GuidelinesRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

Apple's own framework has to handle the start of pairing in an app that supports Matter. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.

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Guideline
2.5.17
Section
2. Performance
This page
Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails.
Version
Guidelines last updated October 16, 2026
Official source
Apple's App Review Guidelines

What it means

Any Matter software component other than Apple's own SDK needs certification from the Connectivity Standards Alliance for its platform.

Apple's text

This page is an unofficial explanation in our own words. Unofficial explanation, not affiliated with Apple. Apple's text prevails. Apple's wording is on its page, linked below.

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