Monetisation and Supported Devices

Hey guys,

Looking at getting a merchant account and monetising one of my apps and I have a few queries.

1. Workflow for an already published app
Do I need to completely re-upload my app to monetise it?

2. Non-supported apps
What happens with devices that aren't officially in the supported list? https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/monetization/app-sales/ Currently it looks like over 70% of my currently installed base wouldn't be able to buy my app?

If that is the case, is there any plans to add more devices to the list? I have to say, $100USD a year is pretty steep, especially when considering the suppoted device list and taking a 15% cut of any sale?

Cheers,
Matt

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MThurtell 1 month ago +1

Still anyone?

Unbelievable that Garmin want USD100 a year and cant even reply to legitimate developer queries.

I'd have more faith if I started getting some answers

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0 MThurtell 2 months ago

Anyone?

0 MThurtell 1 month ago

Still anyone?

Unbelievable that Garmin want USD100 a year and cant even reply to legitimate developer queries.

I'd have more faith if I started getting some answers

0 Brandon.ConnectIQ 1 month ago

MThurtell

Apologies for the late response!

An app does not need to be re-uploaded to be monetized, but it will enter a pending state to be reviewed and re-approved once you opt to monetize your app.

Any products that do not support monetization will no longer be compatible with your monetized app.
If you wish to support older products, you may publish a second app listing only supporting older products that is available for free or uses a third-party monetization solution.

It is unlikely any other, older products will be added to the list of devices compatible with monetization, but all new products going forward should support monetization.

0 MThurtell 1 month ago in reply to Brandon.ConnectIQ

Thanks Brandon, appreciated!