Why We Don't Trust Apple's HomeKit Secure Video—and You Shouldn't Either
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Apple’s cloud service for security cameras has so many great features (including the price)—but we don’t recommend it for most people.
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NYT Wirecutter on Instagram: Apple HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) for security cameras looks absolutely terrific … on paper. But we've found that it has problems. We're talking *big* problems. Since the
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Security camera options for HomeKit
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Homebuilder offers first Apple HomeKit accessory package for new homebuyers - 9to5Mac
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The best smart home security systems of 2023
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Opinion: HomeKit is doomed to fail if Apple doesn't make their own automation hardware - 9to5Mac
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Questions to ask before setting up best smart home system - Gearbrain
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Unless you explicitly block internet access, Eufy cameras keep recording data in the cloud : r/homeautomation
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The 4 Best Home Security Systems of 2024
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Why you shouldn't buy HomeKit Secure Video cameras right now
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