iOS 27 includes new Apple Intelligence features for compatible cameras in Apple's Home app, but only if you have an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage. This limitation effectively means that the new features are only available with a minimum $9.99/month subscription, even though the centerpiece of the subscription is the 2TB of storage.
The features include AI descriptions for HomeKit Secure Video footage, the ability to search through camera clips, and automatic surfacing of noteworthy clips.
Apple said these features rely on "powerful server models," which are likely more expensive to run, so it is limiting them to paying customers.
iOS 27 is currently in beta and should be released to all users with an iPhone 11 or newer in September, but these Apple Intelligence features require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. The first public beta was just released this week (follow these steps to install it).
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