Apple is reportedly developing a smart home security camera that provides text-based event descriptions instead of traditional video footage, as part of a new Apple smart home ecosystem alongside a rumored smart home hub called J490. The camera, codenamed J450, is described as a low-profile device designed for whole-home coverage.
Background
Apple has long been rumored to be expanding into the smart home market with products like HomeKit accessories and a potential hub device. This reported camera represents a unique privacy-focused approach by eschewing video in favor of text descriptions.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 2, 2026 at 06:51 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10