Question

I would like to know what all possibilities are there to submit an iOS app that interact with third party hardware over wifi.

1. Do I need to go for MiFi certification for the hardware?
2. I have seen STB (Set Top Bbox) application which does similar things and STB are not Mifi certified
3. If apple allows such application then Do I need to send my hardware to apple while submitting application?

Regards,

Answer 1

1. You don’t need certification. You only need certification when your device communicates via bluetooth or the 30-pin connector.
2. Exactly.
3. No, you don’t need to send your hardware. You do, however, need to make sure your code properly handles the case when your hardware isn’t available. You should also provide detailed notes to the reviewers explaining what your hardware does etc.

Edit (see comments): In some cases Apple has requested access to hardware in order to review apps.