iCloud+ has new perk in iOS 27 if you pay for more storage
The tentpole feature of iCloud+ is cloud storage, but Apple keeps improving and expanding the service to include other perks too. And in iOS 27, iCloud+ has a new benefit for high-storage tiers: AI features for HomeKit cameras. more…
Apple has introduced a new perk in iCloud+ for users who opt for higher storage tiers in the latest iOS 27 update. The perk involves AI features that can be utilized for HomeKit cameras. According to Apple's website, with Apple Intelligence in the Home app, users can automatically generate video descriptions for recorded clips from compatible Home cameras.
This feature allows users to search their recordings using natural language, providing a convenient summary of what's happening in their homes, and enabling them to browse important clips at a glance. The AI-generated video descriptions are available with cameras that support HomeKit Secure Video, such as the Aqara camera available for $35.
However, these AI features depend on Private Cloud Compute, and Apple only offers them on specific iCloud+ plans. The plans cost $9.99, $29.99, and $59.99 per month, respectively. While most users might find the monthly cost not worth it for the AI camera features alone, those who already require a significant amount of iCloud storage will benefit from these new features included in their subscription.
Note that additional requirements for using these AI features include a home hub like a HomeView, Apple TV 4K, or HomePod, and an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence.
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