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Apple working on AI-powered home security system for 2027

Apple’s planning a home security camera and monitoring service, with a launch targeted for 2027. According to multiple outlets citing Bloomberg, the device would use AI to monitor your space, focusing on privacy and skipping actual video footage. Details about the attached service or how it’ll work remain slim. The camera is expected to connect with Apple’s smart home hub, and both would link to upgraded HomeKit features already rolling out.

Why it mattersApple jumping into home security means more direct competition with players like Google Nest and Amazon. If the promise of privacy and AI-based monitoring pans out, it could set a new baseline for what ‘smart’ home cameras do (and don’t) record.

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Android AuthorityApple could one-up Nest with a proper monitored home security service6:14 PMMacRumorsApple Planning AI Home Security Camera and Service for 202710:05 PM

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