diff --git a/api/mdns.go b/api/mdns.go
index 427eef4..d67d5c8 100644
--- a/api/mdns.go
+++ b/api/mdns.go
@@ -5,19 +5,19 @@ import "net"
 /* Mdns */
 
 type MdnsEntry struct {
-	Name       string           // the mDNS service name
-	Ski        string           // mandatory the certificates SKI
-	Identifier string           // mandatory, the identifier used for SHIP ID
-	Path       string           // mandatory, the websocket path
-	Register   bool             // mandatory, wether auto accept is enabled
-	Brand      string           // optional, the brand of the device
-	Type       string           // optional, the type of the device
-	Model      string           // optional, the model of the device
-	Serial     string           // recommended, the serial number of the device
-	Categories []DeviceCategory // mandatory, the device categories of the device. Can be empty when the device does not conform to SHIP Requirements for Installation Process
-	Host       string           // mandatory, the host name
-	Port       int              // mandatory, the port for the websocket service
-	Addresses  []net.IP         // mandatory, the IP addresses used by the service
+	Name       string               // the mDNS service name
+	Ski        string               // mandatory the certificates SKI
+	Identifier string               // mandatory, the identifier used for SHIP ID
+	Path       string               // mandatory, the websocket path
+	Register   bool                 // mandatory, wether auto accept is enabled
+	Brand      string               // optional, the brand of the device
+	Type       string               // optional, the type of the device
+	Model      string               // optional, the model of the device
+	Serial     string               // recommended, the serial number of the device
+	Categories []DeviceCategoryType // mandatory, the device categories of the device. Can be empty when the device does not conform to SHIP Requirements for Installation Process
+	Host       string               // mandatory, the host name
+	Port       int                  // mandatory, the port for the websocket service
+	Addresses  []net.IP             // mandatory, the IP addresses used by the service
 }
 
 // implemented by Hub, used by mdns
diff --git a/api/types.go b/api/types.go
index 7f01e92..91415f9 100644
--- a/api/types.go
+++ b/api/types.go
@@ -1,20 +1,20 @@
 package api
 
-type DeviceCategory uint
+type DeviceCategoryType uint
 
 const (
 	// Grid Connection Point Hub (GCPH) (e.g. a control unit from the public grid operator)
-	DeviceCategoryGridConnectionHub DeviceCategory = 1
+	DeviceCategoryGridConnectionHub DeviceCategoryType = 1
 	// Energy Management System (EMS) (device managing the electrical energy consumption/production of connected devices in the building)
-	DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem DeviceCategory = 2
+	DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem DeviceCategoryType = 2
 	// E-mobility related device (e.g., charging station)
-	DeviceCategoryEMobility DeviceCategory = 3
+	DeviceCategoryEMobility DeviceCategoryType = 3
 	// HVAC related device/system (e.g., heat pump)
-	DeviceCategoryHVAC DeviceCategory = 4
+	DeviceCategoryHVAC DeviceCategoryType = 4
 	// Inverter (PV/battery/hybrid inverter)
-	DeviceCategoryInverter DeviceCategory = 5
+	DeviceCategoryInverter DeviceCategoryType = 5
 	// Domestic appliance (e.g., washing machine, dryer, fridge, etc.)
-	DeviceCategoryDomesticAppliance DeviceCategory = 6
+	DeviceCategoryDomesticAppliance DeviceCategoryType = 6
 	// Metering device (e.g., smart meter or sub-meter with its own communications technology)
-	DeviceCategoryMetering DeviceCategory = 7
+	DeviceCategoryMetering DeviceCategoryType = 7
 )
diff --git a/mdns/mdns.go b/mdns/mdns.go
index 11f3bc4..2de8e6c 100644
--- a/mdns/mdns.go
+++ b/mdns/mdns.go
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ type MdnsManager struct {
 	deviceType string
 
 	// the device categories
-	deviceCategories []api.DeviceCategory
+	deviceCategories []api.DeviceCategoryType
 
 	// the identifier to be used for mDNS and SHIP ID
 	identifier string
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ func shortenString(s string, maxLen int) string {
 //   - providerSelection: the mDNS provider selection
 func NewMDNS(
 	ski, deviceBrand, deviceModel, deviceType, deviceSerial string,
-	deviceCategories []api.DeviceCategory,
+	deviceCategories []api.DeviceCategoryType,
 	shipIdentifier, serviceName string,
 	port int,
 	ifaces []string,
@@ -416,7 +416,7 @@ func (m *MdnsManager) processMdnsEntry(elements map[string]string, name, host st
 		serial = value
 	}
 
-	var categories []api.DeviceCategory
+	var categories []api.DeviceCategoryType
 	var categoriesStr string
 	if value, ok := elements["cat"]; ok {
 		categoriesStr = value
@@ -427,7 +427,7 @@ func (m *MdnsManager) processMdnsEntry(elements map[string]string, name, host st
 				logging.Log().Debug("mdns: txt - invalid category", item)
 				continue
 			}
-			categories = append(categories, api.DeviceCategory(category))
+			categories = append(categories, api.DeviceCategoryType(category))
 		}
 	}
 
diff --git a/mdns/mdns_test.go b/mdns/mdns_test.go
index ecbee83..6499e26 100644
--- a/mdns/mdns_test.go
+++ b/mdns/mdns_test.go
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ func (s *MdnsSuite) BeforeTest(suiteName, testName string) {
 
 	s.sut = NewMDNS("test", "brand", "model", "EnergyManagementSystem",
 		"12345",
-		[]api.DeviceCategory{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
+		[]api.DeviceCategoryType{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
 		"shipid", "serviceName",
 		4729, nil, MdnsProviderSelectionAll)
 	s.sut.mdnsProvider = s.mdnsProvider
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ func (s *MdnsSuite) Test_LongStrings() {
 		"modelmodelmodelmodelmodelmodelmodel",
 		"EnergyManagementSystemMoreLongerString",
 		"1234567890123456789012345678901234567890",
-		[]api.DeviceCategory{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
+		[]api.DeviceCategoryType{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
 		"shipid", "serviceName",
 		4729, nil, MdnsProviderSelectionAvahiOnly)
 	s.sut.mdnsProvider = s.mdnsProvider
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ func (s *MdnsSuite) Test_AvahiOnly() {
 
 	s.sut = NewMDNS("test", "brand", "model", "EnergyManagementSystem",
 		"12345",
-		[]api.DeviceCategory{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
+		[]api.DeviceCategoryType{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
 		"shipid", "serviceName",
 		4729, nil, MdnsProviderSelectionAvahiOnly)
 	s.sut.mdnsProvider = s.mdnsProvider
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ func (s *MdnsSuite) Test_GoZeroConfOnly() {
 
 	s.sut = NewMDNS("test", "brand", "model", "EnergyManagementSystem",
 		"12345",
-		[]api.DeviceCategory{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
+		[]api.DeviceCategoryType{api.DeviceCategoryEnergyManagementSystem},
 		"shipid", "serviceName",
 		4729, nil, MdnsProviderSelectionGoZeroConfOnly)
 	s.sut.mdnsProvider = s.mdnsProvider