Apple Intelligence in Apple Home Requires $10-a-Month iCloud Plus Plan

Starting July 2026, users will need to subscribe to Apple's $10-per-month iCloud Plus plan (2TB or higher) to access AI-powered features like text descriptions and searchable clips within the Apple Home app. This change affects existing HomeKit Secure Video users who previously only needed a base iCloud plan.

By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · The Verge · July 10, 2026, 14:58 UTC

Apple Intelligence in Apple Home Requires $10-a-Month iCloud Plus Plan

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Topics: AI camera features Apple HomeKit Secure Video iCloud Plus

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