It is necessary to avoid troubles with the EU and their regularies…
The ANT+ membership and product certification programs will end on June 30, 2025, along with the associated engineering support. This change is driven by the evolving regulatory landscape, specifically the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) which requires authentication and encryption for wireless communications of personal information. While existing ANT+ devices will continue to function, new development and certification of ANT+ products will be discontinued.
