Certification FAQ

General

Why is a brand review included as part of the certification process?
- Consistent ANT+ branding assists consumers in determining the compatibility of branded products and apps. The Brand review ensures that minimum brand standards are met by all certified products to build brand awareness and consumer confidence in products displaying the ANT+ brand. This adds solid value to your own brand and products.
  
  Notice: The last day to submit applications for ANT+ product certification was March 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
What does ANT+ Capable mean?
- A product is ANT+ Capable if it requires software downloads to enable ANT+ functionality (i.e. a mobile device sold without any pre-installed ANT+ apps). A separate logo and statement are available for these products. Please refer to the ANT Wireless Brand Guide for details.
What is the ANT+ LINK HERE logo for?
- This logo is used on a big ANT+ product, e.g. fitness equipment, to assist consumers in proximity pairing by indicating the best spot to bring close external devices, e.g. ANT+ heart rate monitors or ANT+ watches. The ANT+ LINK HERE logo files and brand guide are available on request.
Can I list my product on both the consumer directory and B2B directory? Is there any extra charge to be listed on both?
- Yes, a product may be listed on both directories if you can demonstrate that you are actively selling to both consumer and business audiences (i.e. you sell a product under your own brand and also as a white label product for others to rebrand; or you sell fitness equipment to both home and club markets).
  
  There is no extra charge to list on both directories.
  
  Notice: the last day to submit applications for ANT+ product certification was March 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
My product consists of several items in one package (e.g. a bike speed sensor, a USB stick, a bike computer). Can I certify this as a bundle, or do I need to certify each piece individually?
- Each piece that supports ANT+ in your bundle must be certified individually, and will be listed separately. If the products are not sold separately, a notation on the listing may be added.
  
  Notice: the last day to submit applications for ANT+ product certification was March 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
In what situations is a product sample not required?
- At this time we do not require samples for the following product types:
  1. Mobile platforms (i.e. smart phone, tablet etc). These products typically only require the review of the ANT communication so the test tool report is sufficient
  2. Software apps (mobile app or other software which is downloadable and upgradable online). These typically do not require samples because these types of products can be easily corrected in the field.
  
  Notice: the last day to submit applications for ANT+ product certification was March 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
In what situation can I request remote testing?
- Remote testing is available on request under the following circumstances:
  • your product is large, heavy and expensive to ship (i.e. fitness equipment)
  • your product is expensive to export (i.e. high value products)
  • you have another situation that inhibits the shipment of a sample
  
  The remote certification test involves a video conference call in which your engineers will conduct the testing under the direction of an ANT+ test engineer. Data is recorded and collected for assessment (you will not be given results during the call – this will be provided at a later date in a certification report).
  
  Additional charges apply for this type of testing.
  
  Notice: the last day to submit applications for ANT+ product certification was March 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
Is there any RF test required for ANT+ product certification? Does ANT+ product certification include regulatory RF compliance testing?
- No, RF testing is not included in ANT+ product certification.
  
  We work with semiconductor venders when ICs are developed to ensure the physical layer, link layer and other lower layers of the ANT protocol are implemented properly. So there is no need to conduct RF test to pass ANT+ product certification.
  
  However, you will need to work with other test labs to ensure your product complying regional radio regulations of your target markets.
  
  Notice: The last day to submit applications for ANT+ product certification was March 31, 2025. Click here to learn more.
Will my products still need to go through ANT+ Certification?
- No, the adopter agreement was updated on January 3, 2024 to remove ANT+ Certification as a requirement. If you are still interested in ANT+ certification, we are accepting applications for ANT+ Product Certification until March 31, 2025. Applications will need to meet specified requirements. For more information go to the ANT+ certification page. After March 31, 2025, ANT+ Adopters developing ANT+ products will be responsible for meeting the minimum requirements for interoperability by using the ANT+ documentation and ANT+ design tools.
Is my product going to be shown in the ANT+ Directory?
- After June 30, 2025, we will no longer be making updates to the ANT+ Directory. Products that complete certification prior to this date will be added.
Will I need to maintain my ANT+ Annual Membership?
- Our ANT+ Annual membership program has ended. Existing members will retain their benefits until June 30, 2025.
Will I be able to access the ANT+ documentation and ANT+ tools?
- ANT+ documentation and tools are accessible here for those that have signed the ANT+ Adopter Agreement.
Is ANT licensing still required?
- ANT licensing is unaffected by these changes to the ANT+ Certification program. If you are manufacturing products that use the ANT soft devices with the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 or nRF53 series chips, you will still need to obtain a commercial license and report usage. The licensing of ANT is separate from the ANT+ Certification program.
I have a device that uses ANT+. How will it be affected?
- Current products using the various ANT+ profiles will not be affected. They should still work and connect to other ANT+ enabled devices.

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