Many Surprised to Learn that HomeKit Requires Custom ID Chip

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By Jack PurcherJul 29, 2015, 9:31 am1.2k ptsTrending
According to a new report published late yesterday, Apple requires anyone making a device compatible with its HomeKit environment to buy and use a special identity chip.

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