Apple CEO Tim Cook said that there would be costs for some Apple Intelligence features, and iCloud+ tier limits on HomeKit Secure Video have popped up in the latest iOS 27 beta.
On August 10, Apple released the fifth developer beta for its fall operating system updates. However, it seems the beta has hinted that there will be some changes to the way Apple prices iCloud+ for upper-tier users.
One of the current benefits for iCloud+ is HomeKit Secure Video. The base 50GB plan includes HomeKit Secure Video support for one camera, with the 200GB package supporting 5, according to Apple's support page at the time of publication.
The upper tiers of iCloud+, with 2TB to 12TB of capacity, currently include support for an unlimited number of cameras under HomeKit Secure Video.
However, Monday's fifth developer beta for iOS 27 includes some text when checking your HomeKit Secure Camera settings. Screenshots from Apple Home Authority on X when using the 2TB plan lists the user as supporting just five cameras.
Under the existing subscription model, the 2TB account should have unlimited cameras, not five. A plausible answer here is that the limits are being applied wrong in the app, and could be corrected later.
Interesting change in iOS 27 Beta 5 for Apple Home
— Apple Home Authority (@helloapplehome) August 10, 2026
Apple now shows exactly how many HomeKit Secure Video cameras your iCloud+ plan supports, along with which Apple Intelligence camera features are included.
But there's something strange going on.
I'm already on the 2TB pic.twitter.com/tplFxYZzBp
Another screenshot from Stephen Robles shows text stating "Your iCloud+ plan includes video summaries for 15 cameras." Robles claims he is using the highest iCloud plan, which would cost $59.99 per month for 12TB of capacity.
The limitation of 15 cameras is not any of the options Apple states in the support page.
Apple has not yet indicated changes to iCloud+ are inbound, and its support pages also don't mention any upcoming alterations.
While this could be a bug of some form in the iOS 27 developer beta, it could just as easily be Apple revising what it offers its customers.
