HomeKit has become a powerful platform, with Apple consistently enhancing its features while staying true to its privacy-first approach. They’ve even contributed to the Matter standard, expanding what the Home app can do. But there’s a big problem we need to address: HomeKit Secure Video. Vendors are largely ignoring it, and while this isn’t entirely Apple’s fault, it’s a problem they need to solve.
HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework.
What is HomeKit Secure Video?
HomeKit Secure Video was Apple’s answer to smart home video back when Amazon and Google rolled out their managed services, and it debuted in 2019. It allows you to use your home security cameras with the Home app, where video footage is analyzed privately on your Home hub before being securely stored in iCloud. What’s great about it is that it doesn’t count against your iClou
