HomeKit Secure Video
HomeKit Secure Video is a new feature that analyzes motion events from compatible cameras home kit cctv and video doorbells. The analysis is done locally, on an iPad or Apple TV (4th generation or later) or HomePod.
You’ll receive activity notifications with a thumbnail image in the Home app when movement is detected by your camera. The footage is privately analyzed using on-device intelligence to determine if there are people, pets, or vehicles in view.
Features
HomeKit is a smart home platform developed by Apple that allows users to control and monitor connected devices such as lighting, thermostats, door locks, and security cameras from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. HomeKit-enabled cameras can be controlled through the Home app, Siri, or using a physical button to trigger Privacy Mode that tilts down the camera and hides its lens.
When a HomeKit-enabled camera detects motion, it will send a notification to your iOS device or the Home app. The Home app will then use on-device intelligence to analyze the video and determine whether or not there is a human, animal, or vehicle present. It will then decide if it should record the event or send you a notification.
The Home app will also store the end-to-end encrypted video in iCloud. This footage is only accessible by the user and is not shared with third parties without their permission. The data can be accessed from any Apple device including an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and the footage doesn’t count toward your iCloud storage limit.
In addition, the Home app offers features such as the ability to create multiple rooms, create activity zones, and customize notifications for each. It also security camera supplier provides advanced security features such as facial recognition and built-in privacy protection. For example, the Logitech Circle 2 camera has a unique physical button that activates a privacy mode that tilts down and hides its lens, preventing unwanted surveillance.
Cost
Generally speaking, security cameras that are compatible with HomeKit Secure Video are less expensive than similar models that are not. This is because camera manufacturers don’t have to produce a device that also functions as a smart hub and they don’t have to store the recording data themselves, as HomeKit will do this for them. That’s why you see brands like Eufy launching new indoor and outdoor cameras that are a bit more affordable because they can rely on Apple to handle the bulk of the data crunching and storage costs. Of course, you need a device that functions as a HomeKit hub to use this feature and you’ll also need an iCloud+ subscription. Depending on your iCloud+ plan, you’ll have different options for how many cameras you can add.
