Can Apple Home’s AI camera features outsmart Amazon and Google’s? I put them to the test

Apple Intelligence has arrived on HomeKit Secure Video. Here’s how its new features compare with Ring and Nest — and how well each tells you what’s happening and what really matters.

by Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 25, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCJennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over twenty years of experience. She covers smart home, IoT, and connected tech, and has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News.

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