# Apple Planning AI Home Security Camera and Service for 2027

> Source: <https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/04/apple-home-security-camera-2027/>
> Published: 2026-09-04 22:05:37+00:00

Apple could release a home security system and service in 2027, according to *[Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-04/what-to-expect-at-sept-9-apple-event-foldable-iphone-iphone-18-pro-watch)*.

The company is designing a privacy-forward home security camera that will "use AI to monitor the surrounding environment instead of actual video footage." It will apparently work with a new home security and monitoring service, but no additional detail on the service is included.

Apple is planning to release a home hub for controlling smart home devices before the end of the year, and rumors have previously suggested there's [a camera in the works](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/11/kuo-apple-smart-home-camera-and-more-2026/) to go along with it. Early rumors indicated it would be a wireless camera with [Siri](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/siri/) integration and a connection [to the home hub](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/04/apple-smart-home-camera-rumor/) that's in development.

Apple already has [HomeKit Secure Video](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/homekit-secure-video/), an Apple Home feature for third-party cameras. HomeKit Secure Video features end-to-end encryption and uses [iCloud](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/icloud/) to securely stream and store video from compatible [HomeKit](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/homekit/) cameras.

In [iOS 27](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ios-27/), Apple is upgrading [its HomeKit camera features](https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-27-home/). The Home app is able to generate written summaries for motion alerts, plus it can surface highlights and group footage from different cameras together. The new features require a 2TB or higher iCloud+ plan, while HomeKit Secure Video requires a 50GB plan or better.

It's possible a future home security monitoring service could also be tied to iCloud+ and Apple's existing HomeKit Secure Video features.

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