Hi everyone,
I recently submitted a request for the CarPlay Video App entitlement (com.apple.developer.carplay-video) via Apple's CarPlay entitlement request form.
I submitted the request about a week ago, but I haven't received any update yet — no approval, rejection, or request for additional information.
About the app: It is a video player designed for user-provided M3U/M3U8 playlists and locally imported media files. The app does not host, provide, or stream any built-in content itself. It follows Apple's CarPlay Video APIs and is intended to support video playback only when the vehicle permits video playback, such as when parked.
I've noticed recent discussions from developers who already hold the CarPlay Video entitlement, but details regarding the review timeline seem quite limited.
For developers who have successfully obtained the CarPlay Video entitlement:
- Approximately how long did it take from submitting the request form to receiving the entitlement decision?
- Did Apple reach out for additional details or clarification during the review process?
- Did you need an active TestFlight build or App Store submission prior to receiving the entitlement?
- Is there any dashboard or portal to track the status of a CarPlay entitlement request, or is email the only channel?
Any insights from your experience would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!