Apple Family & Home System Administration
Apple Family & Home System Administration will teach you how to manage, monitor, and control your children’s iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Screen Time. You will learn how to properly configure these settings to ensure that you are preventing many of the most common workarounds that your children might exploit to get around these restrictions. You will also learn how to remotely manage, update, change, and approve requests from your child’s device via the Internet from your own iPhone or Mac. In addition to the basic technical steps needed to enable such controls, special consideration is made to help parents set realistic goals for keeping their children safe on the Internet or limiting negative Social Media influences using Screen Time technologies.
As the course continues, we introduce the concept of Family Sharing and creating an Apple Family organization where you, your significant other, and children can share music, media, apps, and books that were purchased through one account across all other accounts and devices throughout your home. Family Sharing also applies to services like iCloud+, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music which could potentially save you money on subscription costs each month.
Lastly, once you have your Apple devices, content, and services managed through a Family Sharing organization we introduce the concept of home automation using HomeKit compatible accessories and Apple’s Home app. You will learn to configure common devices such as cameras, door locks, lights, and smart plugs to automate your home and provide additional security and convenience to everyone living under your roof. Real-word scenarios such as keyless entry using an iPhone (or Apple Watch), receiving security notifications when a child comes home from school, and using Siri to prepare a home for your arrival as you drive up the road are explored.
Once you have completed this self-paced training course, you will be fully capable of using Family Sharing, and Screen Time to manage Apple devices in your household and configure HomeKit compatible accessories to better secure and automate your home.
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In this lesson I introduce the course and myself, your instructor.
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Lesson 2: Why Family Sharing?
In this lesson students are introduced to Family Sharing and Screen Time. These topics are covered in the first half of this course.
In this lesson students are introduced to Family Sharing and Screen Time. These topics are covered in the first half of this course.
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Lesson 3: Smart Home Makeover
In this lesson students are introduced to the second half of the course where we integrate Family Sharing with Apple Home and HomeKit smart home accessories.
In this lesson students are introduced to the second half of the course where we integrate Family Sharing with Apple Home and HomeKit smart home accessories.
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Lesson 4: Leveraging the Apple Ecosystem
In this lesson we discuss the controversial topic of vendor lock-in and the trade-offs that consumers should be aware of when determining what kind of experience they want for their smart home.
In this lesson we discuss the controversial topic of vendor lock-in and the trade-offs that consumers should be aware of when determining what kind of experience they want for their smart home.
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Lesson 5: Introduction to 'Matter'
In this bonus lecture, students learn about the upcoming smart home standard 'Matter' and how it will work with HomeKit going forward.
In this bonus lecture, students learn about the upcoming smart home standard 'Matter' and how it will work with HomeKit going forward.
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Lesson 6: Apple Accounts
In this lecture students are introduced to Apple Accounts (formerly known as Apple IDs) and their role with-in Family Sharing.
In this lecture students are introduced to Apple Accounts (formerly known as Apple IDs) and their role with-in Family Sharing.
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Lesson 7: Apple Family Organization Overview
This lecture introduces students to the overall organization of the Family Sharing structure.
This lecture introduces students to the overall organization of the Family Sharing structure.
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Lesson 8: Establishing an Organizer Account
In this lecture, students will create a Family Sharing organization from a single primary user's account.
In this lecture, students will create a Family Sharing organization from a single primary user's account.
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Lesson 9: Adding Additional Adult Account(s)
In this lecture we invite and add another adult user to join our Family Sharing unit.
In this lecture we invite and add another adult user to join our Family Sharing unit.
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Lesson 10: Adding Child Accounts
This lesson explores adding Child Accounts to your Family Sharing organization and also discusses how to remove them and transfer them to other Family Sharing units.
This lesson explores adding Child Accounts to your Family Sharing organization and also discusses how to remove them and transfer them to other Family Sharing units.
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Lesson 11: Adding Parent/Guardian Access
In this lesson students will learn how to upgrade an Adult account to Parent/Guardian status.
In this lesson students will learn how to upgrade an Adult account to Parent/Guardian status.
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Lesson 12: Family Sharing - iOS / iPadOS
In this section we briefly demonstrate where the Family Sharing options/settings are located. This lesson focuses on iOS/iPadOS.
In this section we briefly demonstrate where the Family Sharing options/settings are located. This lesson focuses on iOS/iPadOS.
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Lesson 13: Family Sharing - macOS
In this lesson we demonstrate where the Family Sharing settings are on macOS Ventura (macOS 13).
In this lesson we demonstrate where the Family Sharing settings are on macOS Ventura (macOS 13).
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Lesson 14: Family Sharing - AirTags
In this video I share my experience with using AirTags with our family dog and explain why I don't recommend this solution.
In this video I share my experience with using AirTags with our family dog and explain why I don't recommend this solution.
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Lesson 15: Family Sharing - watchOS
In this lesson students learn about Family Setup and how to configure School Time on a child's Apple Watch.
In this lesson students learn about Family Setup and how to configure School Time on a child's Apple Watch.
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Lesson 16: Family Sharing - tvOS
This lesson focuses on using AppleTV hardware or the AppleTV app (on non-AppleTV hardware) to access Family Sharing media such as TVs and Movies purchased by other Family members.
This lesson focuses on using AppleTV hardware or the AppleTV app (on non-AppleTV hardware) to access Family Sharing media such as TVs and Movies purchased by other Family members.
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Lesson 17: Family Sharing - HomePod
This lesson briefly touches on the Apple Home app and how to invite other members of your Family to control and stream music & podcasts on the HomePod mini.
This lesson briefly touches on the Apple Home app and how to invite other members of your Family to control and stream music & podcasts on the HomePod mini.
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Lesson 18: Enabling Screen Time on a Child's Device
This lesson introduces the concept of parental controls and demonstrates how to enable Screen Time directly on device as well as remotely from a Parent's device.
This lesson introduces the concept of parental controls and demonstrates how to enable Screen Time directly on device as well as remotely from a Parent's device.
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In this lesson we configure Downtime for a child's iOS device.
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Lesson 20: Managing App Limits
In this lesson we explore the concept of App Limits and how to set up time limits on specific apps and websites.
In this lesson we explore the concept of App Limits and how to set up time limits on specific apps and websites.
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Lesson 21: Identifying Allowed Apps
In this lesson we continue discussing app limits and how to override Downtime for specific apps.
In this lesson we continue discussing app limits and how to override Downtime for specific apps.
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Lesson 22: Configuring Communication Limits
This lesson introduces communication limits and communication safety. Both of these are designed to control who your children are talking to and when.
This lesson introduces communication limits and communication safety. Both of these are designed to control who your children are talking to and when.
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Lesson 23: Enabling Content and Privacy Restrictions
This lesson demonstrates all of the optional restrictions for specific device features (camera, AirDrop, FaceTime, etc) as well as content access based on ratings (TV-14, PG-13, etc).
This lesson demonstrates all of the optional restrictions for specific device features (camera, AirDrop, FaceTime, etc) as well as content access based on ratings (TV-14, PG-13, etc).
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Lesson 24: Enabling Ask to Buy Functionality
In this lesson we demonstrate how to enable and use Ask to Buy for App, Media, and In-App purchases.
In this lesson we demonstrate how to enable and use Ask to Buy for App, Media, and In-App purchases.
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Lesson 25: Remotely Managing Screen Time
In this lesson parents will learn how to audit device utilization, apps, and websites visited as well as how to remotely approve Screen Time requests.
In this lesson parents will learn how to audit device utilization, apps, and websites visited as well as how to remotely approve Screen Time requests.
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Lesson 26: Screen Time Goal Setting & Worksheet
In this lesson we discuss setting specific goals for parental controls and review various recommendations for getting started based on these goals or the age of the child.
In this lesson we discuss setting specific goals for parental controls and review various recommendations for getting started based on these goals or the age of the child.
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Lesson 27: Parental Advisory: Common Workarounds
In this lesson we discuss the common (and uncommon) hacks and workarounds that kids use to get around Screen Time restrictions and what parents can do to protect against those hacks.
In this lesson we discuss the common (and uncommon) hacks and workarounds that kids use to get around Screen Time restrictions and what parents can do to protect against those hacks.
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Lesson 28: Apple One
In this lecture we discuss sharing Apple One services across Family Sharing enabled devices.
In this lecture we discuss sharing Apple One services across Family Sharing enabled devices.
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Lesson 29: iCloud+
In this lesson we discuss using iCloud for backing up family photos and documents. We also discuss how to use the Advanced file recovery features of iCloud Drive.
In this lesson we discuss using iCloud for backing up family photos and documents. We also discuss how to use the Advanced file recovery features of iCloud Drive.
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Lesson 30: Location Sharing
In this lesson we enable Location Sharing across various Family devices and demonstrate how to locate people and devices using the Find My app.
In this lesson we enable Location Sharing across various Family devices and demonstrate how to locate people and devices using the Find My app.
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Lesson 31: Sharing App Store Purchases
In this lesson we enable Purchase Sharing across Family Sharing enabled devices.
In this lesson we enable Purchase Sharing across Family Sharing enabled devices.
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Lesson 32: Shared Photo Albums
Students will learn how to use the Family photo album to share all of their family photos across members of the Family Sharing organization.
Students will learn how to use the Family photo album to share all of their family photos across members of the Family Sharing organization.
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Lesson 33: Shared Calendars and Reminders
In this lesson we demonstrate how to use the Family shared calendar and the Family shared reminders list to coordinate schedules, events, and to-do lists among family members.
In this lesson we demonstrate how to use the Family shared calendar and the Family shared reminders list to coordinate schedules, events, and to-do lists among family members.
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Lesson 34: Sharing Notes
This lesson provides a demonstration for how use the Notes app to collaborate in real-time on a grocery shopping list. One of many creative uses for shared documents in Family Sharing.
This lesson provides a demonstration for how use the Notes app to collaborate in real-time on a grocery shopping list. One of many creative uses for shared documents in Family Sharing.
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Lesson 35: Shared Apple Card
This lesson provides a brief overview of the Apple credit card and how it can be used via Family Sharing so that family members over the age of 13 can use a parent's card to make purchases.
This lesson provides a brief overview of the Apple credit card and how it can be used via Family Sharing so that family members over the age of 13 can use a parent's card to make purchases.
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Lesson 36: Medical ID
This lesson provides a brief overview of adding your medical ID card to your iPhone.
This lesson provides a brief overview of adding your medical ID card to your iPhone.
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Lesson 37: Add a Recovery Contact
In this lesson we demonstrate how to configure a recovery contact for password resets and how to use the Apple Support app for facilitating password resets for family members.
In this lesson we demonstrate how to configure a recovery contact for password resets and how to use the Apple Support app for facilitating password resets for family members.
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Lesson 38: Introduction to HomeKit
In this lesson we introduce the HomeKit brand and discuss the accessories we will be using through out the next few sections.
In this lesson we introduce the HomeKit brand and discuss the accessories we will be using through out the next few sections.
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Lesson 39: Introduction to Apple Home
In this lesson students will learn how to navigate the Home App on their Mac, iPad, or iPhone. The basics of the user interface are explored and explained as a pre-requisite for using the Home App through out the rest of this course.
In this lesson students will learn how to navigate the Home App on their Mac, iPad, or iPhone. The basics of the user interface are explored and explained as a pre-requisite for using the Home App through out the rest of this course.
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Lesson 40: Home Keys
In this lesson students are introduced to the new Home Keys function of Apple Wallet.
In this lesson students are introduced to the new Home Keys function of Apple Wallet.
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Lesson 41: Apple Secure Video
In this lecture students explore Apple's HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) and the privacy benefits of using this over other competing video standards.
In this lecture students explore Apple's HomeKit Secure Video (HSV) and the privacy benefits of using this over other competing video standards.
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Lesson 42: Introduction to HomeKit Hubs
This lesson introduces students to the function and role of HomeKit hubs.
This lesson introduces students to the function and role of HomeKit hubs.
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Lesson 43: Hub Option 1: AppleTV 4K
In this lesson students will learn how to enable an AppleTV 4K to act as a HomeKit Hub.
In this lesson students will learn how to enable an AppleTV 4K to act as a HomeKit Hub.
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Lesson 44: Hub Option 2: HomePod
This lesson demonstrates how to ensure your HomePod mini is configured as a HomeKit Hub via the Home App.
This lesson demonstrates how to ensure your HomePod mini is configured as a HomeKit Hub via the Home App.
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Lesson 45: Building Your Apple Home Layout
In this lecture, students will learn how to create a digital representation of their home in the Home App so they are ready to begin assigning smart accessories to various rooms through out the rest of the course.
In this lecture, students will learn how to create a digital representation of their home in the Home App so they are ready to begin assigning smart accessories to various rooms through out the rest of the course.
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Lesson 46: Inviting Users & Managing Access
In this lecture we discuss adding other users to your Apple Home both from Family Sharing and friends/neighbors who may be house-sitting and temporarily need access.
In this lecture we discuss adding other users to your Apple Home both from Family Sharing and friends/neighbors who may be house-sitting and temporarily need access.
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Lesson 47: Install & Configure Smart Outlets
In this lesson students will install and configure their first smart home accessory -- a smart power outlet.
In this lesson students will install and configure their first smart home accessory -- a smart power outlet.
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Lesson 48: Install & Configure Basic Lighting
In this lesson students will learn to add individual smart light bulbs into the Home app and then group them so they can be controlled as a single unit.
In this lesson students will learn to add individual smart light bulbs into the Home app and then group them so they can be controlled as a single unit.
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Lesson 49: Install & Configure a Smart Thermostat
In this lesson, students learn how to configure a smart home thermostat and add it to the Home App. Device firmware updates are also discussed.
In this lesson, students learn how to configure a smart home thermostat and add it to the Home App. Device firmware updates are also discussed.
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Lesson 50: Install & Configure a Smart Lock
In this lesson we install a smart lock and configure it to use the new Apple Home Key in the Wallet app to unlock it.
In this lesson we install a smart lock and configure it to use the new Apple Home Key in the Wallet app to unlock it.
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Lesson 51: Install & Configure a Doorbell Camera
In this lesson we install a Logitech Smart Doorbell and configure it for HomeKit Secure Video and facial recognition.
In this lesson we install a Logitech Smart Doorbell and configure it for HomeKit Secure Video and facial recognition.
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Lesson 52: Managing Accessory Notifications
In this lesson we demonstrate how to configure and fine-tune notifications for smart accessories.
In this lesson we demonstrate how to configure and fine-tune notifications for smart accessories.
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Lesson 53: Introduction to Scenes & Automations
In this lesson we introduce the concepts of 'scenes' and 'automations' in the Home app and how to add each of these to control your smart accessories.
In this lesson we introduce the concepts of 'scenes' and 'automations' in the Home app and how to add each of these to control your smart accessories.
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Lesson 54: Siri Integration
In this lesson we briefly play around with 'Hey Siri' functionality and demonstrate how this can be used to control individual accessories or trigger entire scenes.
In this lesson we briefly play around with 'Hey Siri' functionality and demonstrate how this can be used to control individual accessories or trigger entire scenes.
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Lesson 55: "Automatic Lights" Scenario
In this lesson students learn how to build their first automation to control when a light turns on automatically each day.
In this lesson students learn how to build their first automation to control when a light turns on automatically each day.
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Lesson 56: "Welcome Home" Scenario
In this lesson students will learn how to build and test complex automations that involve multiple devices and proximity triggers.
In this lesson students will learn how to build and test complex automations that involve multiple devices and proximity triggers.
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Lesson 57: "Goodnight Siri!" Scenario
In this lesson students will create a scene that can be activated by the "Hey Siri..." command at night to prepare the house for bedtime.
In this lesson students will create a scene that can be activated by the "Hey Siri..." command at night to prepare the house for bedtime.
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Lesson 58: "Who's at the Door?" Scenario
In this lesson we explore tagging photos for facial recognition and use notifications in conjunction with our doorbell camera to notify us who is at the front door.
In this lesson we explore tagging photos for facial recognition and use notifications in conjunction with our doorbell camera to notify us who is at the front door.
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Lesson 59: "Fun with Sensors!" Scenario
In this lesson, students are introduced to sensors and how their use can trigger automations and drive changes to other connected accessories in response.
In this lesson, students are introduced to sensors and how their use can trigger automations and drive changes to other connected accessories in response.
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Lesson 60: Capstone 1: Family Sharing
In this section we step through four small capstone lessons to apply what we have learned in this course to your home. In part one, students will establish a Family Sharing organization for their family.
In this section we step through four small capstone lessons to apply what we have learned in this course to your home. In part one, students will establish a Family Sharing organization for their family.
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Lesson 61: Capstone 2: Screen Time - Child
In this second part of the capstone project we configure Screen Time for a 9 year old.
In this second part of the capstone project we configure Screen Time for a 9 year old.
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Lesson 62: Capstone 3: Screen Time - Teenager
In this third part of the capstone project, we configure Screen Time for a teenager.
In this third part of the capstone project, we configure Screen Time for a teenager.
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Lesson 63: Capstone 4: HomeKit Accessories
In this fourth part of the capstone project, we configure our smart home and give one room an internet of things 'make-over'.
In this fourth part of the capstone project, we configure our smart home and give one room an internet of things 'make-over'.
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Lesson 64: Introduction to HOOBS
In this lesson we introduce the HOOBS Hub and how it can be used to connect non-HomeKit compatible hardware to your Apple Home app.
In this lesson we introduce the HOOBS Hub and how it can be used to connect non-HomeKit compatible hardware to your Apple Home app.
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Lesson 65: Raspberry Pi Hardware
In this lesson students learn how to install a Raspberry Pi into a case.
In this lesson students learn how to install a Raspberry Pi into a case.
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Lesson 66: Installing HOOBS
In this lesson students will download the HOOBS image, flash it to a micro SD card, and connect the completed HOOBS Hub to their home network.
In this lesson students will download the HOOBS image, flash it to a micro SD card, and connect the completed HOOBS Hub to their home network.
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Lesson 67: Configuring a HOOBS Hub
In this lesson we finish the setup of the HOOBS Hub and add our first Bridge to support Ring branded accessories.
In this lesson we finish the setup of the HOOBS Hub and add our first Bridge to support Ring branded accessories.
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Lesson 68: Install & Configure a Ring Camera
In this lesson we connect the new HOOBS Hub Bridge to the Home App and configure our Ring Security Cameras alongside our HomeKit compatible accessories.
In this lesson we connect the new HOOBS Hub Bridge to the Home App and configure our Ring Security Cameras alongside our HomeKit compatible accessories.
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