Apple has added Apple Intelligence features for HomeKit cameras to iCloud+, available on the 2TB, 6TB and 12TB storage plans in iOS 27. The features automatically generate descriptions of recorded clips from compatible Home cameras and allow natural language search of recordings.
According to Apple’s support guide, the features require HomeKit Secure Video support, a home hub (HomeView, Apple TV 4K or HomePod) and an iPhone that supports Apple Intelligence. The iCloud+ plans cost $9.99, $29.99 and $59.99 a month respectively. (via 9to5Mac)
Why it matters
iCloud+ started as cloud storage but has expanded into a bundle of perks. Gating these AI features behind the higher tiers fits Apple’s pattern of making more AI tools part of paid services, and it has already put daily limits on Siri AI and said more access will cost extra. The processing relies on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute.