HomeKit entitlement now public?

Years ago I submitted a request to obtain entitlement for my app to access HomeKit from the background. There was a rumor back then that there was a secret background entitlement to enable this, and that's exactly what I needed.

Today I received a cryptic Feedback from Apple on that old request:

"After reviewing your feedback, we have some additional information for you:

The HomeKit entitlement is public now. Please close your feedback if this is no longer an issue for you. Thanks!"


What does this mean? I suspect it has nothing to do with what I asked for.
Accepted Answer
I was notified last week that background access to HomeKit characteristics was not being considered, due to privacy considerations, so I think they misunderstood your request
HomeKit entitlement now public?
 
 
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