18:22Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Apple may be developing a smart home camera that does not record video to protect privacy
According to a new claim, the smart home camera being developed by Apple is expected not to record video. The device will use artificial intelligence to analyze activity in the home and send the user information only in text form. With this approach, the company aims to prioritize the protection of personal data inside the home.
As part of the project, the camera is being developed under the code name “J450” and is considered a companion device to the “J490” smart home display. The small device will be cylindrical and resemble a metal lipstick tube. The sensor will have a very low frame rate. In other words, the camera will not continuously record activity like conventional security cameras. It is not yet known whether the device will be able to take individual photos. The camera will recognize faces and determine who has entered the room. The system will be able to notify the user whether that person is familiar. However, neither video nor an image of the event will be shown on the display. This limitation could make it difficult for police to gather evidence in the event of a burglary. On the other hand, it could reduce concerns about being constantly monitored at home. According to the information, the device may combine an image sensor with artificial intelligence to process data directly on the device itself. Sensors such as “Sony IMX500” can analyze images without sending them to a server. The “Detect Activity” option in the “Apple Home” system similarly stops the video feed but continues monitoring activity. This method is said to be used more extensively in the new camera. The camera will be part of a new smart home system being developed by Apple. The smart home device that will serve as the system’s hub may be unveiled in October. More powerful “HomePod mini” and “Apple TV” models are also said to support new “Siri”-based artificial intelligence features. It has not yet been announced when the camera will go on sale. According to the claim, similar technology is also being developed for an “AirPods” model with cameras. Code in an early version of “macOS Tahoe 26.7” indicated that each earbud could have a small camera. The cameras may capture low-quality RGB color images and analyze them using “Visual Intelligence.” However, users are not expected to be able to take photos or record videos with those cameras.
As part of the project, the camera is being developed under the code name “J450” and is considered a companion device to the “J490” smart home display. The small device will be cylindrical and resemble a metal lipstick tube. The sensor will have a very low frame rate. In other words, the camera will not continuously record activity like conventional security cameras. It is not yet known whether the device will be able to take individual photos. The camera will recognize faces and determine who has entered the room. The system will be able to notify the user whether that person is familiar. However, neither video nor an image of the event will be shown on the display. This limitation could make it difficult for police to gather evidence in the event of a burglary. On the other hand, it could reduce concerns about being constantly monitored at home. According to the information, the device may combine an image sensor with artificial intelligence to process data directly on the device itself. Sensors such as “Sony IMX500” can analyze images without sending them to a server. The “Detect Activity” option in the “Apple Home” system similarly stops the video feed but continues monitoring activity. This method is said to be used more extensively in the new camera. The camera will be part of a new smart home system being developed by Apple. The smart home device that will serve as the system’s hub may be unveiled in October. More powerful “HomePod mini” and “Apple TV” models are also said to support new “Siri”-based artificial intelligence features. It has not yet been announced when the camera will go on sale. According to the claim, similar technology is also being developed for an “AirPods” model with cameras. Code in an early version of “macOS Tahoe 26.7” indicated that each earbud could have a small camera. The cameras may capture low-quality RGB color images and analyze them using “Visual Intelligence.” However, users are not expected to be able to take photos or record videos with those cameras.