Apple Home's new AI summaries for security cameras cost more than you'd think
If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.
If you have a lot of cameras in your home, get ready to pay for more expensive iCloud+ plans.
The short version
- With the release of iOS 27, Apple is deploying its much-anticipated Siri AI suite of features across its software ecosystem.
- One noteworthy change is coming to Apple HomeKit, as the Cupertino company injects Apple Intelligence into its home security camera system.
- Now, it's worth mentioning that you can enjoy the benefits of Apple Intelligence's HomeKit upgrades without deploying it across all your security cameras.
What happened
For instance, you may want the AI summary feature for your front porch camera to track deliveries but may not find the same utility in analyzing the possum scurrying past your back window. Selectively deploying the feature may help reduce costs.
Why it matters
If Apple's home surveillance AI summary tool seems worth the investment, you can set up your new AI-enabled security system directly in your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
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