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Apple Intelligence for HomeKit Secure Video costs up to $60 monthly for five cameras
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Apple's AI-powered video summaries, search, and multi-camera stitching for HomeKit Secure Video require iCloud Plus plans starting at $9.99 monthly for one camera and scaling to $59.99 monthly for up to five cameras.
The pricing structure ties AI camera features to storage tiers rather than offering a standalone subscription, making multi-camera setups significantly more expensive than competitors like Ring and Nest at around $20 monthly. Engineers integrating HomeKit Secure Video should note that Apple is bundling AI capabilities with storage quotas, which may limit adoption for users with more than one camera.
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Apple Intelligence for Home adds AI-powered video summaries, video search, and multi-camera clip stitching to HomeKit Secure Video alongside iOS 27 and tvOS 27.
The features require iCloud Plus plans starting at $9.99 monthly for one camera and reaching $59.99 monthly for up to five cameras, compared to the previous $1 monthly starting price.
Existing HomeKit Secure Video features remain unchanged, and the update includes under-the-hood speed and reliability improvements plus 4K video support at no extra cost.
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