Apple Home AI features announced at WWDC 2026 are gated behind a 2TB iCloud+ subscription. The plan costs $10 per month or comes bundled with Apple One Premier for $37.95 monthly.

The new Apple Intelligence layer powers HomeKit Secure Video AI analysis, scanning local footage for people, objects, and events. The app stitches these events into searchable clips, streamlining video review.

Only the highest‑tier storage unlocks full AI functionality; the 200GB tier supports 5 cameras, 50GB for 2 cameras, and lower tiers have no AI analysis. Apple has not announced a stand‑alone AI subscription.

For users, the move pushes premium storage as a prerequisite for advanced smart‑home features, tightening Apple’s ecosystem and nudging customers toward higher‑price tiers for full AI integration.