Apple’s Home app now bundles AI that watches your security cameras.
The update, part of Apple Intelligence, scans HomeKit video, writes a brief description of what it sees and indexes clips so you can type a query like “dog on porch” to retrieve the right moment. The feature works on iOS 18 and requires an Apple‑generated on‑device model; no cloud processing is involved.
For users, the change turns hours of scrolling into a few seconds of search. It also hints at a broader push to embed generative AI across iOS, where Apple can claim the work stays private on the device. Home automation fans may finally get a usable way to audit footage without manual review.
It’s a modest upgrade, not a miracle – the AI still misses nuance and only supports Apple’s own cameras – but it does show Apple moving from slick demos to everyday utility.