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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HomeKit Secure Video is a privacy win, but expect some missing features for now - 9to5Mac, camera homekit apple
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Apple HomeKit Secure Video - Is it really secure? - DoItForMe Solutions
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Does HomeKit Secure Video, um, suck? : r/HomeKit
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VOCOlinc Security Camera, HomeKit ONLY,1080P Smart Home Camera in Privacy Mode, Indoor Pan/Tilt IP Camera with Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Live Video and Motion Detection : Electronics
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Apple Homekit wants to help lock down your security cameras. Here's why you need it - CNET
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