Can you always keep an eye on What’s happening at your place? That’s Difficult, Isn’t it? So, What makes it easy? Being at home and watching over. Nah! This is something that might not happen. But do you know that you can stay at work or even travel the world with No worries? Install Homekit and Watch Everything that’s happening from anywhere. Read along to learn what is Homekit Secure Video and how it makes your life easier.
What is a Homekit Secure Video?
What’s the Secure Video? It is the Video that has been securely saved on and through your Homekit. It is one of those amazing features provided by the Apple Homekit – But sure there may be many gossips around on this.
The Homekit Secure Video is an iCloud Service that allows you to safely stream, record, and save events in the form of Videos. These Video Clips are taken from compatible Indoor/Outdoor Cameras and Doorbells by the Homekit Hub. It is an amazing way to connect to your cameras at home and record when you are far away.
How to Access the Apple Homekit Secure Video?
Note that it is only available if you subscribe to iCloud+. The Secure Video is used to store clips from your Homekit Cameras. You can stream and view the Video Recordings and Related Notifications on the Apple Home App. It is protected with end-to-end encryption on the Home App.
- The Homekit Secure Video is accessible on the Home App on selected devices – iPhone,iPad,iPod touch, Apple TV, and Mac. Install the Home App First.
Add your Homekit Cameras to the Home app and record any scene you want with the Secure Video Option.
The Videos in and around are saved by the home hub which lets you view activity of up to the Last 10 Days.
How many videos you can access depends on the iCloud Plan you have.
Who can access the Homekit Secure Video?
It is available for those users only who have access and who have the invites to access. Only those can access, view, and record the Video Content. Otherwise, It does remain Secure and Private as it is named.
- Family Sharing – Any member of your family who is added to the group can add cameras to your home.
- Users with iCloud can be invited to View, Share, and Control.
Is Homekit Secure Video Free?
No, Sadly- It is not completely Free. But Apple Homekit does provide you a 10 days of Free Recordings(Only if you have a Homekit Secure Video Supported Cameras ).
However, You should also know that the Secure Video Feature is available only with an iCloud Plan.
If you have a Resident Device, the Video by the camera is analyzed and detected.
How to Watch HSV?
On Home >Click on Camera icon>You can watch the Live Video.
To access Recorded, Swipe on the timeline (bottom of the screen)and Search for Clips you want to watch. Select the Clip and Play. Click on Live to watch it.
Where is the Homekit Secure Video stored?
On the iCloud.Each and Every Motion detected is stored there automatically. Along with an Updated timeline of the past 10 days on the home app. So, You can view them whenever, wherever you want.
Is Homekit Secure Video Worth it?
The HSV is a great feature available, and figuring out if is it worth it is totally user-dependent. But we can totally agree that it makes surveillance more easy and protected.
Although, it is not free, and the subscription is a little pricy. If you are someone who lives far away from your home, and always worried – This might be a useful option to get your hands on. Everything has its Pros and Cons, and the One which weighs makes it worth it or Unworthy. Do have a look at some of the benefits it offers;
PROS
- Greater Control on the Homekit Camera.
- Watch Live Video Footage, Record, and Store.
- End-to-End Encryption – Not even Apple can view.
- Face Recognition and Matching them from iCloud Photo Library.
- You can watch the recorded clips from the compatible cameras on the home app.
- Stored locally and on the iCloud on the home app by Apple Home’s Hub.
- Create Activity Zones.
Is it Secure?
Well, I guess the answer is surely a YES! As the feature name stands with that – Secure Video. With all that end-to-end encryption, storing in the iCloud, Makes it more secure and safe that not even Apple can access it.
Why We Don’t Trust Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video?
You may be in a Delulu and not trust HSV due to some of these factors ;
- Video Quality – Only 1080p Resolution.
- Not Compatible with Alexa or Google.
- May have Range Issues and failed Motion Detection.
Does homekit Secure video Records 24/7?
Nah! It doesn’t record video 24/7. So, When do they do it? It is when they see it. Yes, The Homekit Secure Video records automatically when it detects any kind of motion taking place. For Instance – When someone is at the door, a dog passes, a person moves, etc. When something happens it starts recording as well as altering you, Though -to record 24/7, you can choose the Continous Video Recording – CVR.
How to Delete Homekit Secure Video?
- *Go to the Home App > Click on the Ellipses icon> Select Room.
- Choose the Thumbnail Image of the Camera>Swipe and Click on the Motion Event.
- Tap on Share*>Trash>Delete.
NOTE: There is no recovery once you delete the Video.
How to Download Apple Homekit Secure Video?
To make sure that you do not lose any of your videos, Saving is the best option.
- Open Home App>Tap More>Select the room>Tap the Thumbnail image of your Camera.
- Select Date and then Event >Click Share>Next.
- On the iOS Share Sheet>Select Save to Video or Save to Files. Finally, Tap on SAVE.
» To the HSV, *Navigate to Share option>Next>Messages or Mail> AirDrop>Done.
Homekit Secure Video Doorbells
If you need a Smart Doorbell with Secure Video Compatible, Here are some options you can choose from.
- Logitech Circle View Wired Doorbell.
- Eufy Security Video Doorbell 2E.
- Ring Video Doorbell Wired.
- Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera.
- Wemo Smart Video Doorbell.
- Aqara Video Doorbell G4.
- Netato Smart Video Doorbell.
- Google Nest .
- Arlo Essential Wired doorbell.
Check Out:How to Connect MyQ to Homekit Without Bridge?
Homekit Secure Video Cameras
- Logitech Circle View.
- Ecobee Smart Camera.
- Eufy Security Solo IndoorCam C24-2K | P24 – 2K Pan and Tilt.
- Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro | Hub G3.
- Eve Camera.
- Vocolinc.
- Netatmo.
Final Notes
While Homekit makes sure to make your life easy, The Secure Video does make sure to make it Easier. If you are someone so busy, This is one of those amazing features you should not be missing. Get the Subscription and Get the Videos In and around just with Clicks on the Apple Home.