Apple's smart home camera reportedly won't record video
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- Apple's upcoming smart home camera will not record video, instead using AI to analyze surroundings and report detected activity.
- The device uses a low-frame-rate camera, facial recognition, and infrared sensors to identify people and pets without storing footage.
- It can trigger home automations like turning off lights or adjusting music based on who is present in a room.
- The camera is part of Apple's broader smart home hardware push, including HomePad hub, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K.
- Unlike traditional security cameras, it won't provide recorded footage for incidents like break-ins, raising questions about its role in security.
- Apple is also developing a home security and monitoring service alongside this camera, expected to launch around 2027.