HomeKit Secure Video
An end-to-end encrypted home security video solution introduced by Apple in 2019. Video is encrypted locally on a HomeHub device before being uploaded to iCloud, with support for recognizing people, animals, vehicles, and packages. The feature is tied to an iCloud+ subscription.
Core Facts
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This update brings AI-powered video summary functionality to HomeKit Secure Video, converting visual content into natural language text descriptions.
HKSV's basic detection capabilities include recognition of people, animals, vehicles, and packages, and can trigger notifications.
HomeKit Secure Video recording is supported in tiers according to iCloud+ plan: 50 GB supports a single camera, 200 GB supports up to 5 cameras, and 2 TB supports an unlimited number of cameras.
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Apple's HomeKit Secure Video uses end-to-end encryption, with video analysis performed locally on a HomePod or Apple TV.
65%UnverifiedHKSV's basic detection capabilities include recognition of people, animals, vehicles, and packages, and can trigger notifications.
50%UnverifiedHomeKit Secure Video recording is supported in tiers according to iCloud+ plan: 50 GB supports a single camera, 200 GB supports up to 5 cameras, and 2 TB supports an unlimited number of cameras.
50%UnverifiedThis update brings AI-powered video summary functionality to HomeKit Secure Video, converting visual content into natural language text descriptions.
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