In addition to its new smart home hub, Apple is also developing a security camera. This is a further smart device that will expand the company’s upcoming product range. The cameras in question could be placed in different rooms of the house, but They won’t record video: They are actually based on sensors equipped with artificial intelligence, able to analyze what is happening in the environment. We expressly point out that the images on the cover are purely indicative and are based on the information provided.
Unregistered camera
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports on the new podcast “Power On.” In particular, cameras will become part of an unprecedented home automation ecosystem It will be paired with the next smart home hub. This new model, internally known as J450, will be small cylindrical camera. Mark Gurman described them as “giant metallic lipsticks” with a very low frame rate.
So it will be an AI-based camera that will Analyze indoor and outdoor environments without recording videos. More precisely, the device should use Similar tech to rumored camera-equipped AirPods. In addition, cameras should use image sensors that can process data directly on the device without resorting to technologies such as millimeter wave for presence detection.
We remind you that Apple Home currently has a Activity tracking feature On cameras that are compatible with HomeKit Secure Video, it will stop video streaming and recording but continue to monitor motion.
Text description and facial recognition
According to Gurman, the camera Should be equipped with facial recognition function. This means it can detect when someone enters a room, but is limited to providing a text description. Therefore, these features are designed for privacy and security.
Apple is preparing a new hub for the smart home: when it should arrive
let us remember this Apple may launch new Home Hub on October 13as well as HomePod mini and Apple TV. Therefore, the new camera may be launched in the coming days.
