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Apple Developing Ring-Like Home Security Camera

Apple is still working on a Ring-like home security camera that will integrate into the Home app, reports Bloomberg. It's unclear when the camera might launch, but it could come alongside or after the smart home hub that's expected in 2026.

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The camera will feature a battery that could last for several months to a year, and it in addition to being useful for security, it will be able to detect people and sense motion for Home automation purposes. From Bloomberg:

The device has facial recognition and infrared sensors to determine who is in a room. Apple believes users will place cameras throughout their home to help with automation. That could mean turning lights off when someone leaves a room or automatically playing music liked by a particular family member.

Apple is working on multiple types of cameras and home security products, including a doorbell that uses facial recognition for unlocking a door. Apple is aiming to establish a foothold in the smart home product market, competing with Amazon's Ring brand and Google's Nest brand.

The HomeKit smart home platform already supports cameras developed by third-party manufacturers, with Apple offering secure cloud-based storage through iCloud.

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dustin_ Avatar
10 months ago
i’m open to apple expanding in the home category—i’m sure they’d do a better job than most (who have mostly failed); but i am desperately asking for a focus on existing software bugs before category expansion. i get they’re completely separate teams that have nothing to do with one another, but a man can still ask.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
alexandr Avatar
10 months ago
Due to how limited the list of smart devices that work with Home is (when compared to Google etc.) and products that are release by  in that department, are extremely welcome!
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Robert.Walter Avatar
10 months ago

Can't say ive ever seen a single person react this way to the idea of Apple making their own smarthome hardware. I have however seen so many people wish that Apple did, that I've lost count.

The reason I went with Google for my smarthome stuff is because they make their own stuff, I didn't want do have to deal with a myriad of manufacturers.
Except google buys and shuts down companies like nest, etc.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
10 months ago

How people react when Apple tries to make another product (it’s a diabolical crime to them)

How do people react? Since you're one of the first commentators? I'm curious
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JohnRckr Avatar
10 months ago
(to be cancelled in late 2026)
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jz0309 Avatar
10 months ago

it could come alongside or after the smart home hub ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/08/13/apple-smart-home-hub-2026/') that's expected in 2026.
not expected, rumored.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)