Apple Home’s new security camera features cost as much as $60 a month

Apple Home is adding Apple Intelligence features for HomeKit Secure Video, including AI video summaries, camera footage search, and multi-camera clip stitching. The new tools arrive with iOS 27 and tvOS 27, but require paid iCloud Plus access starting at $9.99 per month and potentially rising to $60 per month.

Apple is turning smart home security into a more subscription-driven product, using AI convenience features to push users toward higher-tier cloud plans. The move reflects a broader trend where ambient intelligence in connected devices is increasingly bundled with recurring services rather than sold as standalone hardware value.