GoKawiilApple's rumored home camera reportedly skips video recording, Gurman says
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's upcoming smart home camera, internally called J450, won't record video for playback. Instead it reportedly uses a low-frame-rate sensor, facial recognition and infrared sensing to detect activity and trigger automations, rather than streaming or storing footage like HomeKit Secure Video cameras.
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This design could make the device fundamentally different from rivals like Ring or Nest, positioning privacy as a selling point rather than surveillance footage. It also suggests Apple may be prioritizing ambient automation over security monitoring, which could limit its appeal for buyers wanting traditional camera playback, and signals a broader smart home hardware push reportedly including a new hub and updated HomePod and Apple TV.
- Apple's rumored camera reportedly won't store or stream recorded video.
- It reportedly relies on AI, facial recognition and infrared sensors instead.
- The approach differs from Apple's existing HomeKit Secure Video system.
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