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Response:

Calculated Shard: 19 (from laksa190)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa019.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.groovypost.com/howto/icloud-plus-features-make-worth-cost/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.groovypost.com/howto/icloud-plus-features-make-worth-cost/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/icloud-plus-features-make-worth-cost\/","crawl_time":1775501251,"first_indexed_time":1739558855,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,groovypost!www,\/howto\/icloud-plus-features-make-worth-cost\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7610853284505159819","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"7 iCloud+ Features That Make It Worth the Cost","meta_descriptions":["If you sign up for iCloud+ you get more than just additional storage space. Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"If you sign up for iCloud+ you get more than just additional storage space. Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost.\nIt didn’t seem that long ago that 5GB of storage was a lot. For example, it was more than you’d need to back up your entire\nfirst-generation iPhone\n. These days, it’s not even enough to store the data required to run\nApple Intelligence\n. As video file sizes grow with\nincreasing resolution\n, and our devices run more complex features such as on-device AI, we seem to need more and more storage. With an Apple Account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage to move some files to the cloud, but this isn’t a considerable amount. The good news is that you can buy additional iCloud storage for as little as $0.99 per month for an extra 50GB, and if you need it, you can add as much as 12TB. An iCloud+ subscription gives you more than just additional cloud storage, however. Several other useful iCloud+ features are thrown in to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth.\n1. Additional iCloud Storage\nThe most obvious benefit of paying for iCloud+ is additional storage. With an Apple account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. However, if that’s not enough, you can add more storage with iCloud+.\nThe cheapest iCloud+ subscription provides an additional 50GB of storage, while the most expensive offers a massive 12TB. Here’s how the pricing breaks down.\n50GB:\n$0.99 per month\n200GB:\n$2.99 per month\n2TB:\n$10.99 per month\n6TB:\n$32.99 per month\n12TB:\n$64.99 per month\nAn Apple One subscription includes all of the iCloud+ features, so switching to Apple One works out cheaper if you already pay for services such as Apple Music and Apple TV. The costs for Apple One are as follows:\nIndividual:\n50GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade\nFamily:\n200GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade\nPremier:\n2TB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, News+\n2. iCloud Private Relay\nUsing\niCloud Private Relay\nencrypts your traffic when you browse in Safari. It is sent through two different internet relays, masking your location and IP address from the websites you visit and stopping your internet service provider from seeing your browsing activity.\nYour ISP can’t see which websites you visit, and the websites don’t know who you are or where you are. It gives you protection similar to a VPN, but you should know that it’s only enabled when browsing in Safari.\n3. Hide My Email\nAs the name suggests,\nHide My Email\ngenerates a temporary email address that you can use when signing up for accounts on websites or apps. If there is ever a data breach, hackers only get access to the burner email address you’ve used.\nApple will automatically forward email from your temporary address to your Apple Account email address. You can generate a new Hide My Email address in the iCloud settings, but when signing up for accounts, you should also see the Hide My Email option pop up above the keyboard.\n4. Custom Email Domains\nWith iCloud+, you can create your own personalized email addresses\nusing a custom email domain\n. If you don’t own a domain name, you can purchase one via Cloudflare directly through your iPhone settings.\nSearch for a domain name, and you’ll see a list of available domains and the purchase cost. You can set up as many as five different custom domains and create multiple email addresses for those domains. You need to set up an iCloud email linked to your Apple Account first, but you can do this through the iCloud settings, too.\n5. HomeKit Secure Video\nSmart security cameras and video doorbells can help protect your home. However, you need to store the footage somewhere. Many products let you store your recordings in the cloud, but you usually need to pay a subscription fee. Some also offer local storage, but this often means you can’t access the recordings while away from home.\nIf you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can access HomeKit Secure Video. This allows you to store video from a HomeKit-compatible camera in iCloud. You can then access the last 10 days of footage from anywhere. The 50GB plan lets you connect one camera, the 200GB plan lets you connect up to five, and a 2TB plan or higher gives you unlimited connections.\nThe video recordings are end-to-end encrypted to keep them secure, and the best part is that your HomeKit Secure Video recordings don’t count against your iCloud storage. You’ll need a home hub, such as a HomePod or\nApple TV\n, but these devices can analyze the footage and detect people, pets, or cars in your videos.\n6. Apple Invites\nApple Invites is a new app for sending event invitations and managing RSVPs. Anyone can respond to an invitation using the app or a web browser, but you need an iCloud+ subscription to create an event.\n7. Family Sharing\nOne of the most valuable features of an iCloud+ subscription is that you can share the cost with others.\nUsing Family Sharing\n, up to six people can share an iCloud+ subscription. Each gets their own storage independent of the others, and everyone gets access to the additional features above, too. It’s a cost-effective way of getting more storage alongside the other iCloud+ benefits.\nThe Benefits of iCloud+\nThere’s a lot more to iCloud+ than just additional cloud storage. Some of its features are really useful. Private Relay and Hide My Email are great for protecting your privacy, and HomeKit Secure Video is handy if you have supported smart home devices. It’s worth taking advantage of all the features that iCloud+ offers.","attrs_markdown":"- [Premium\\!](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/support-us\/ \"Premium Subscription\")\n- [News](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/ \"Tech News\")\n- [Windows](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/windows\/ \"Microsoft Windows tips, news and reviews\")\n- [macOS](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/macos\/ \"Apple MacOS tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Smartphones](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/smartphones\/ \"iPhone and Android mobile tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Microsoft Office](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/microsoft-office\/ \"Microsoft Office how to tutorials, tips, news\")\n- [Google Apps](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/google\/ \"Google Apps and Services news, tips, and reviews\")\n- [Online Privacy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/privacy\/ \"Online Privacy tips and tricks and news\")\n- [Forums](https:\/\/forum.groovypost.com\/ \"groovyPost Forums\")\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/emailsub\/ \"groovyPost Newsletter\")\n- [Store](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/shop\/ \"groovyPost Store\")\n  - [Cart](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/cart\/ \"Shopping Cart\")\n- [My Account](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/my-account\/)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/about\/ \"Learn about groovyPost,com\")\n  - [Writing Staff](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/staff\/ \"groovyPost Writing Team\")\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/contact\/ \"groovyPost Contact Information\")\n  - [Tools & Services We Recommend](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tools-services-we-recommend\/)\n  - [Editorial Policies](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/editorial-policies\/ \"groovyPost Editorial Policies\")\n  - [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/privacy-policy\/ \"groovyPost Privacy Policy\")\n  - [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/terms\/ \"groovyPost TOS\")\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/search\/ \"Search groovyPost\")\n\n[![groovyPost](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/groovy-logo.png)](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/)\n\n## groovyPost\n\n- [Search](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/search\/ \"Search our Article Archive\")\n- [News](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/news\/ \"Tech News\")\n- [Windows](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/windows\/ \"Microsoft Windows tips, news and reviews\")\n- [macOS](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/macos\/ \"Apple macOS tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Smartphones](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/smartphones\/ \"iPhone and Android mobile tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Microsoft Office](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/microsoft-office\/ \"Microsoft Office tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Google Apps](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/google\/ \"Google apps and services tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Online Privacy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/privacy\/ \"Online Privacy tips, news and reviews\")\n- [Newsletter](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/emailsub\/ \"Join our free Tech Newsletter\")\n- [Premium\\!](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/support-us\/ \"Premium Subscription\")\n- [My Account](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/my-account\/)\n\n[How-To](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/)\n\n# 7 iCloud+ Features That Make It Worth the Cost\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI1MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDUwIDUwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/56370bc7dc3dba9f44f2d980553af956.jpg?ver=1768523083)\n\nBy [Adam Davidson](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/author\/adam-davidson\/ \"Posts by Adam Davidson\")\n\nPublished\n\nFebruary 14, 2025\n\n![how to recover permanently deleted photos from iCloud featured image](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recover-photos-icloud-featured.jpg)\n\nIf you sign up for iCloud+ you get more than just additional storage space. Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost.\n\nIt didn’t seem that long ago that 5GB of storage was a lot. For example, it was more than you’d need to back up your entire [first-generation iPhone](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/unplugged\/interesting-tidbits-iphone-2007-launch\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). These days, it’s not even enough to store the data required to run [Apple Intelligence](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/explainer\/apple-intelligence-how-get\/). As video file sizes grow with [increasing resolution](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/check-if-your-home-network-can-stream-4k-videos\/), and our devices run more complex features such as on-device AI, we seem to need more and more storage. With an Apple Account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage to move some files to the cloud, but this isn’t a considerable amount. The good news is that you can buy additional iCloud storage for as little as \\$0.99 per month for an extra 50GB, and if you need it, you can add as much as 12TB. An iCloud+ subscription gives you more than just additional cloud storage, however. Several other useful iCloud+ features are thrown in to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth.\n\n## 1\\. Additional iCloud Storage\nThe most obvious benefit of paying for iCloud+ is additional storage. With an Apple account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. However, if that’s not enough, you can add more storage with iCloud+.\n\nThe cheapest iCloud+ subscription provides an additional 50GB of storage, while the most expensive offers a massive 12TB. Here’s how the pricing breaks down.\n\n- **50GB:** \\$0.99 per month\n- **200GB:** \\$2.99 per month\n- **2TB:** \\$10.99 per month\n- **6TB:** \\$32.99 per month\n- **12TB:** \\$64.99 per month\n\nAn Apple One subscription includes all of the iCloud+ features, so switching to Apple One works out cheaper if you already pay for services such as Apple Music and Apple TV. The costs for Apple One are as follows:\n\n- **Individual:** 50GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade\n- **Family:** 200GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade\n- **Premier:** 2TB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, News+\n## 2\\. iCloud Private Relay\nUsing [iCloud Private Relay](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/what-is-icloud-private-relay-in-apples-icloud-plus\/) encrypts your traffic when you browse in Safari. It is sent through two different internet relays, masking your location and IP address from the websites you visit and stopping your internet service provider from seeing your browsing activity.\n\n![iPhone Private Relay Settings Toggling it On](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI0NDciIGhlaWdodD0iMzk4IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNDQ3IDM5OCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![iPhone Private Relay Settings Toggling it On](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-iPhone-Private-Relay-Settings-Toggling-it-On.png)\n\nYour ISP can’t see which websites you visit, and the websites don’t know who you are or where you are. It gives you protection similar to a VPN, but you should know that it’s only enabled when browsing in Safari.\n\n## 3\\. Hide My Email\nAs the name suggests, [Hide My Email](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-hide-my-email-in-icloud-plus\/) generates a temporary email address that you can use when signing up for accounts on websites or apps. If there is ever a data breach, hackers only get access to the burner email address you’ve used.\n\n![Hide My Mail](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNjI5IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDYyOSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Hide My Mail](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hide-my-mail-3-e1739543910737.jpg)\n\nApple will automatically forward email from your temporary address to your Apple Account email address. You can generate a new Hide My Email address in the iCloud settings, but when signing up for accounts, you should also see the Hide My Email option pop up above the keyboard.\n\n## 4\\. Custom Email Domains\nWith iCloud+, you can create your own personalized email addresses [using a custom email domain](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-custom-email-domains-icloud-plus-mail\/). If you don’t own a domain name, you can purchase one via Cloudflare directly through your iPhone settings.\n\n![Create custom email domain](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMjQ5IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDI0OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Create custom email domain](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/create-custom-email-domain-2-e1739543931462.png)\n\nSearch for a domain name, and you’ll see a list of available domains and the purchase cost. You can set up as many as five different custom domains and create multiple email addresses for those domains. You need to set up an iCloud email linked to your Apple Account first, but you can do this through the iCloud settings, too.\n\n## 5\\. HomeKit Secure Video\nSmart security cameras and video doorbells can help protect your home. However, you need to store the footage somewhere. Many products let you store your recordings in the cloud, but you usually need to pay a subscription fee. Some also offer local storage, but this often means you can’t access the recordings while away from home.\n\n![person ringing a video doorbell](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNTQwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDU0MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![person ringing a video doorbell](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-Wi-Fi-on-a-Ring-Doorbell-e1739543951297.jpg)\n\nIf you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can access HomeKit Secure Video. This allows you to store video from a HomeKit-compatible camera in iCloud. You can then access the last 10 days of footage from anywhere. The 50GB plan lets you connect one camera, the 200GB plan lets you connect up to five, and a 2TB plan or higher gives you unlimited connections.\n\nThe video recordings are end-to-end encrypted to keep them secure, and the best part is that your HomeKit Secure Video recordings don’t count against your iCloud storage. You’ll need a home hub, such as a HomePod or [Apple TV](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/reviews\/is-the-2021-apple-tv-4k-and-its-fancy-new-siri-remote-worth-it\/), but these devices can analyze the footage and detect people, pets, or cars in your videos.\n\n## 6\\. Apple Invites\nApple Invites is a new app for sending event invitations and managing RSVPs. Anyone can respond to an invitation using the app or a web browser, but you need an iCloud+ subscription to create an event.\n\n## 7\\. Family Sharing\nOne of the most valuable features of an iCloud+ subscription is that you can share the cost with others. [Using Family Sharing](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-family-sharing-on-ios-ipados-and-macos\/), up to six people can share an iCloud+ subscription. Each gets their own storage independent of the others, and everyone gets access to the additional features above, too. It’s a cost-effective way of getting more storage alongside the other iCloud+ benefits.\n\n## The Benefits of iCloud+\nThere’s a lot more to iCloud+ than just additional cloud storage. Some of its features are really useful. Private Relay and Hide My Email are great for protecting your privacy, and HomeKit Secure Video is handy if you have supported smart home devices. 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Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost.\n\nIt didn’t seem that long ago that 5GB of storage was a lot. For example, it was more than you’d need to back up your entire [first-generation iPhone](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/unplugged\/interesting-tidbits-iphone-2007-launch\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). These days, it’s not even enough to store the data required to run [Apple Intelligence](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/explainer\/apple-intelligence-how-get\/). As video file sizes grow with [increasing resolution](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/check-if-your-home-network-can-stream-4k-videos\/), and our devices run more complex features such as on-device AI, we seem to need more and more storage. With an Apple Account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage to move some files to the cloud, but this isn’t a considerable amount. The good news is that you can buy additional iCloud storage for as little as \\$0.99 per month for an extra 50GB, and if you need it, you can add as much as 12TB. An iCloud+ subscription gives you more than just additional cloud storage, however. Several other useful iCloud+ features are thrown in to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth.\n\n## 1\\. Additional iCloud Storage\nThe most obvious benefit of paying for iCloud+ is additional storage. With an Apple account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. However, if that’s not enough, you can add more storage with iCloud+.\n\nThe cheapest iCloud+ subscription provides an additional 50GB of storage, while the most expensive offers a massive 12TB. Here’s how the pricing breaks down.\n\n- **50GB:** \\$0.99 per month\n- **200GB:** \\$2.99 per month\n- **2TB:** \\$10.99 per month\n- **6TB:** \\$32.99 per month\n- **12TB:** \\$64.99 per month\n\nAn Apple One subscription includes all of the iCloud+ features, so switching to Apple One works out cheaper if you already pay for services such as Apple Music and Apple TV. The costs for Apple One are as follows:\n\n- **Individual:** 50GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade\n- **Family:** 200GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade\n- **Premier:** 2TB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, News+\n## 2\\. iCloud Private Relay\nUsing [iCloud Private Relay](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/what-is-icloud-private-relay-in-apples-icloud-plus\/) encrypts your traffic when you browse in Safari. It is sent through two different internet relays, masking your location and IP address from the websites you visit and stopping your internet service provider from seeing your browsing activity.\n\n![iPhone Private Relay Settings Toggling it On](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-iPhone-Private-Relay-Settings-Toggling-it-On.png)\n\nYour ISP can’t see which websites you visit, and the websites don’t know who you are or where you are. It gives you protection similar to a VPN, but you should know that it’s only enabled when browsing in Safari.\n\n## 3\\. Hide My Email\nAs the name suggests, [Hide My Email](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-hide-my-email-in-icloud-plus\/) generates a temporary email address that you can use when signing up for accounts on websites or apps. If there is ever a data breach, hackers only get access to the burner email address you’ve used.\n\n![Hide My Mail](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hide-my-mail-3-e1739543910737.jpg)\n\nApple will automatically forward email from your temporary address to your Apple Account email address. You can generate a new Hide My Email address in the iCloud settings, but when signing up for accounts, you should also see the Hide My Email option pop up above the keyboard.\n\n## 4\\. Custom Email Domains\nWith iCloud+, you can create your own personalized email addresses [using a custom email domain](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-custom-email-domains-icloud-plus-mail\/). If you don’t own a domain name, you can purchase one via Cloudflare directly through your iPhone settings.\n\n![Create custom email domain](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/create-custom-email-domain-2-e1739543931462.png)\n\nSearch for a domain name, and you’ll see a list of available domains and the purchase cost. You can set up as many as five different custom domains and create multiple email addresses for those domains. You need to set up an iCloud email linked to your Apple Account first, but you can do this through the iCloud settings, too.\n\n## 5\\. HomeKit Secure Video\nSmart security cameras and video doorbells can help protect your home. However, you need to store the footage somewhere. Many products let you store your recordings in the cloud, but you usually need to pay a subscription fee. Some also offer local storage, but this often means you can’t access the recordings while away from home.\n\n![person ringing a video doorbell](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-to-Change-Wi-Fi-on-a-Ring-Doorbell-e1739543951297.jpg)\n\nIf you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can access HomeKit Secure Video. This allows you to store video from a HomeKit-compatible camera in iCloud. You can then access the last 10 days of footage from anywhere. The 50GB plan lets you connect one camera, the 200GB plan lets you connect up to five, and a 2TB plan or higher gives you unlimited connections.\n\nThe video recordings are end-to-end encrypted to keep them secure, and the best part is that your HomeKit Secure Video recordings don’t count against your iCloud storage. You’ll need a home hub, such as a HomePod or [Apple TV](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/reviews\/is-the-2021-apple-tv-4k-and-its-fancy-new-siri-remote-worth-it\/), but these devices can analyze the footage and detect people, pets, or cars in your videos.\n\n## 6\\. Apple Invites\nApple Invites is a new app for sending event invitations and managing RSVPs. Anyone can respond to an invitation using the app or a web browser, but you need an iCloud+ subscription to create an event.\n\n## 7\\. Family Sharing\nOne of the most valuable features of an iCloud+ subscription is that you can share the cost with others. [Using Family Sharing](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-family-sharing-on-ios-ipados-and-macos\/), up to six people can share an iCloud+ subscription. Each gets their own storage independent of the others, and everyone gets access to the additional features above, too. 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Boilerpipe Text	If you sign up for iCloud+ you get more than just additional storage space. Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost. It didn’t seem that long ago that 5GB of storage was a lot. For example, it was more than you’d need to back up your entire first-generation iPhone . These days, it’s not even enough to store the data required to run Apple Intelligence . As video file sizes grow with increasing resolution , and our devices run more complex features such as on-device AI, we seem to need more and more storage. With an Apple Account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage to move some files to the cloud, but this isn’t a considerable amount. The good news is that you can buy additional iCloud storage for as little as $0.99 per month for an extra 50GB, and if you need it, you can add as much as 12TB. An iCloud+ subscription gives you more than just additional cloud storage, however. Several other useful iCloud+ features are thrown in to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth. 1. Additional iCloud Storage The most obvious benefit of paying for iCloud+ is additional storage. With an Apple account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. However, if that’s not enough, you can add more storage with iCloud+. The cheapest iCloud+ subscription provides an additional 50GB of storage, while the most expensive offers a massive 12TB. Here’s how the pricing breaks down. 50GB: $0.99 per month 200GB: $2.99 per month 2TB: $10.99 per month 6TB: $32.99 per month 12TB: $64.99 per month An Apple One subscription includes all of the iCloud+ features, so switching to Apple One works out cheaper if you already pay for services such as Apple Music and Apple TV. The costs for Apple One are as follows: Individual: 50GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade Family: 200GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade Premier: 2TB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, News+ 2. iCloud Private Relay Using iCloud Private Relay encrypts your traffic when you browse in Safari. It is sent through two different internet relays, masking your location and IP address from the websites you visit and stopping your internet service provider from seeing your browsing activity. Your ISP can’t see which websites you visit, and the websites don’t know who you are or where you are. It gives you protection similar to a VPN, but you should know that it’s only enabled when browsing in Safari. 3. Hide My Email As the name suggests, Hide My Email generates a temporary email address that you can use when signing up for accounts on websites or apps. If there is ever a data breach, hackers only get access to the burner email address you’ve used. Apple will automatically forward email from your temporary address to your Apple Account email address. You can generate a new Hide My Email address in the iCloud settings, but when signing up for accounts, you should also see the Hide My Email option pop up above the keyboard. 4. Custom Email Domains With iCloud+, you can create your own personalized email addresses using a custom email domain . If you don’t own a domain name, you can purchase one via Cloudflare directly through your iPhone settings. Search for a domain name, and you’ll see a list of available domains and the purchase cost. You can set up as many as five different custom domains and create multiple email addresses for those domains. You need to set up an iCloud email linked to your Apple Account first, but you can do this through the iCloud settings, too. 5. HomeKit Secure Video Smart security cameras and video doorbells can help protect your home. However, you need to store the footage somewhere. Many products let you store your recordings in the cloud, but you usually need to pay a subscription fee. Some also offer local storage, but this often means you can’t access the recordings while away from home. If you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can access HomeKit Secure Video. This allows you to store video from a HomeKit-compatible camera in iCloud. You can then access the last 10 days of footage from anywhere. The 50GB plan lets you connect one camera, the 200GB plan lets you connect up to five, and a 2TB plan or higher gives you unlimited connections. The video recordings are end-to-end encrypted to keep them secure, and the best part is that your HomeKit Secure Video recordings don’t count against your iCloud storage. You’ll need a home hub, such as a HomePod or Apple TV , but these devices can analyze the footage and detect people, pets, or cars in your videos. 6. Apple Invites Apple Invites is a new app for sending event invitations and managing RSVPs. Anyone can respond to an invitation using the app or a web browser, but you need an iCloud+ subscription to create an event. 7. Family Sharing One of the most valuable features of an iCloud+ subscription is that you can share the cost with others. Using Family Sharing , up to six people can share an iCloud+ subscription. Each gets their own storage independent of the others, and everyone gets access to the additional features above, too. It’s a cost-effective way of getting more storage alongside the other iCloud+ benefits. The Benefits of iCloud+ There’s a lot more to iCloud+ than just additional cloud storage. Some of its features are really useful. Private Relay and Hide My Email are great for protecting your privacy, and HomeKit Secure Video is handy if you have supported smart home devices. It’s worth taking advantage of all the features that iCloud+ offers.
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Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost. It didn’t seem that long ago that 5GB of storage was a lot. For example, it was more than you’d need to back up your entire [first-generation iPhone](https://www.groovypost.com/unplugged/interesting-tidbits-iphone-2007-launch/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). These days, it’s not even enough to store the data required to run [Apple Intelligence](https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/apple-intelligence-how-get/). As video file sizes grow with [increasing resolution](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-if-your-home-network-can-stream-4k-videos/), and our devices run more complex features such as on-device AI, we seem to need more and more storage. With an Apple Account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage to move some files to the cloud, but this isn’t a considerable amount. The good news is that you can buy additional iCloud storage for as little as \$0.99 per month for an extra 50GB, and if you need it, you can add as much as 12TB. An iCloud+ subscription gives you more than just additional cloud storage, however. Several other useful iCloud+ features are thrown in to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth. ## 1\. Additional iCloud Storage The most obvious benefit of paying for iCloud+ is additional storage. With an Apple account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. However, if that’s not enough, you can add more storage with iCloud+. The cheapest iCloud+ subscription provides an additional 50GB of storage, while the most expensive offers a massive 12TB. Here’s how the pricing breaks down. - 50GB: \$0.99 per month - 200GB: \$2.99 per month - 2TB: \$10.99 per month - 6TB: \$32.99 per month - 12TB: \$64.99 per month An Apple One subscription includes all of the iCloud+ features, so switching to Apple One works out cheaper if you already pay for services such as Apple Music and Apple TV. The costs for Apple One are as follows: - Individual: 50GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade - Family: 200GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade - Premier: 2TB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, News+ ## 2\. iCloud Private Relay Using [iCloud Private Relay](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-icloud-private-relay-in-apples-icloud-plus/) encrypts your traffic when you browse in Safari. It is sent through two different internet relays, masking your location and IP address from the websites you visit and stopping your internet service provider from seeing your browsing activity. ![iPhone Private Relay Settings Toggling it On](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI0NDciIGhlaWdodD0iMzk4IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNDQ3IDM5OCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![iPhone Private Relay Settings Toggling it On](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4-iPhone-Private-Relay-Settings-Toggling-it-On.png) Your ISP can’t see which websites you visit, and the websites don’t know who you are or where you are. It gives you protection similar to a VPN, but you should know that it’s only enabled when browsing in Safari. ## 3\. Hide My Email As the name suggests, [Hide My Email](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-hide-my-email-in-icloud-plus/) generates a temporary email address that you can use when signing up for accounts on websites or apps. If there is ever a data breach, hackers only get access to the burner email address you’ve used. ![Hide My Mail](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNjI5IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDYyOSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Hide My Mail](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hide-my-mail-3-e1739543910737.jpg) Apple will automatically forward email from your temporary address to your Apple Account email address. You can generate a new Hide My Email address in the iCloud settings, but when signing up for accounts, you should also see the Hide My Email option pop up above the keyboard. ## 4\. Custom Email Domains With iCloud+, you can create your own personalized email addresses [using a custom email domain](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-custom-email-domains-icloud-plus-mail/). If you don’t own a domain name, you can purchase one via Cloudflare directly through your iPhone settings. ![Create custom email domain](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMjQ5IiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDI0OSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Create custom email domain](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/create-custom-email-domain-2-e1739543931462.png) Search for a domain name, and you’ll see a list of available domains and the purchase cost. You can set up as many as five different custom domains and create multiple email addresses for those domains. You need to set up an iCloud email linked to your Apple Account first, but you can do this through the iCloud settings, too. ## 5\. HomeKit Secure Video Smart security cameras and video doorbells can help protect your home. However, you need to store the footage somewhere. Many products let you store your recordings in the cloud, but you usually need to pay a subscription fee. Some also offer local storage, but this often means you can’t access the recordings while away from home. ![person ringing a video doorbell](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNTQwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgOTAwIDU0MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![person ringing a video doorbell](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/How-to-Change-Wi-Fi-on-a-Ring-Doorbell-e1739543951297.jpg) If you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can access HomeKit Secure Video. This allows you to store video from a HomeKit-compatible camera in iCloud. You can then access the last 10 days of footage from anywhere. The 50GB plan lets you connect one camera, the 200GB plan lets you connect up to five, and a 2TB plan or higher gives you unlimited connections. The video recordings are end-to-end encrypted to keep them secure, and the best part is that your HomeKit Secure Video recordings don’t count against your iCloud storage. You’ll need a home hub, such as a HomePod or [Apple TV](https://www.groovypost.com/reviews/is-the-2021-apple-tv-4k-and-its-fancy-new-siri-remote-worth-it/), but these devices can analyze the footage and detect people, pets, or cars in your videos. ## 6\. Apple Invites Apple Invites is a new app for sending event invitations and managing RSVPs. Anyone can respond to an invitation using the app or a web browser, but you need an iCloud+ subscription to create an event. ## 7\. Family Sharing One of the most valuable features of an iCloud+ subscription is that you can share the cost with others. [Using Family Sharing](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-family-sharing-on-ios-ipados-and-macos/), up to six people can share an iCloud+ subscription. Each gets their own storage independent of the others, and everyone gets access to the additional features above, too. It’s a cost-effective way of getting more storage alongside the other iCloud+ benefits. ## The Benefits of iCloud+ There’s a lot more to iCloud+ than just additional cloud storage. Some of its features are really useful. Private Relay and Hide My Email are great for protecting your privacy, and HomeKit Secure Video is handy if you have supported smart home devices. It’s worth taking advantage of all the features that iCloud+ offers. 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Readable Markdown	![how to recover permanently deleted photos from iCloud featured image](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/recover-photos-icloud-featured.jpg) If you sign up for iCloud+ you get more than just additional storage space. Here are 7 iCloud+ features that make it worth the cost. It didn’t seem that long ago that 5GB of storage was a lot. For example, it was more than you’d need to back up your entire [first-generation iPhone](https://www.groovypost.com/unplugged/interesting-tidbits-iphone-2007-launch/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). These days, it’s not even enough to store the data required to run [Apple Intelligence](https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/apple-intelligence-how-get/). As video file sizes grow with [increasing resolution](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/check-if-your-home-network-can-stream-4k-videos/), and our devices run more complex features such as on-device AI, we seem to need more and more storage. With an Apple Account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage to move some files to the cloud, but this isn’t a considerable amount. The good news is that you can buy additional iCloud storage for as little as \$0.99 per month for an extra 50GB, and if you need it, you can add as much as 12TB. An iCloud+ subscription gives you more than just additional cloud storage, however. Several other useful iCloud+ features are thrown in to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth. ## 1\. Additional iCloud Storage The most obvious benefit of paying for iCloud+ is additional storage. With an Apple account, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. However, if that’s not enough, you can add more storage with iCloud+. The cheapest iCloud+ subscription provides an additional 50GB of storage, while the most expensive offers a massive 12TB. Here’s how the pricing breaks down. - 50GB: \$0.99 per month - 200GB: \$2.99 per month - 2TB: \$10.99 per month - 6TB: \$32.99 per month - 12TB: \$64.99 per month An Apple One subscription includes all of the iCloud+ features, so switching to Apple One works out cheaper if you already pay for services such as Apple Music and Apple TV. The costs for Apple One are as follows: - Individual: 50GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade - Family: 200GB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade - Premier: 2TB storage, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, News+ ## 2\. iCloud Private Relay Using [iCloud Private Relay](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/what-is-icloud-private-relay-in-apples-icloud-plus/) encrypts your traffic when you browse in Safari. It is sent through two different internet relays, masking your location and IP address from the websites you visit and stopping your internet service provider from seeing your browsing activity. ![iPhone Private Relay Settings Toggling it On](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4-iPhone-Private-Relay-Settings-Toggling-it-On.png) Your ISP can’t see which websites you visit, and the websites don’t know who you are or where you are. It gives you protection similar to a VPN, but you should know that it’s only enabled when browsing in Safari. ## 3\. Hide My Email As the name suggests, [Hide My Email](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-hide-my-email-in-icloud-plus/) generates a temporary email address that you can use when signing up for accounts on websites or apps. If there is ever a data breach, hackers only get access to the burner email address you’ve used. ![Hide My Mail](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hide-my-mail-3-e1739543910737.jpg) Apple will automatically forward email from your temporary address to your Apple Account email address. You can generate a new Hide My Email address in the iCloud settings, but when signing up for accounts, you should also see the Hide My Email option pop up above the keyboard. ## 4\. Custom Email Domains With iCloud+, you can create your own personalized email addresses [using a custom email domain](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-custom-email-domains-icloud-plus-mail/). If you don’t own a domain name, you can purchase one via Cloudflare directly through your iPhone settings. ![Create custom email domain](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/create-custom-email-domain-2-e1739543931462.png) Search for a domain name, and you’ll see a list of available domains and the purchase cost. You can set up as many as five different custom domains and create multiple email addresses for those domains. You need to set up an iCloud email linked to your Apple Account first, but you can do this through the iCloud settings, too. ## 5\. HomeKit Secure Video Smart security cameras and video doorbells can help protect your home. However, you need to store the footage somewhere. Many products let you store your recordings in the cloud, but you usually need to pay a subscription fee. Some also offer local storage, but this often means you can’t access the recordings while away from home. ![person ringing a video doorbell](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/How-to-Change-Wi-Fi-on-a-Ring-Doorbell-e1739543951297.jpg) If you have an iCloud+ subscription, you can access HomeKit Secure Video. This allows you to store video from a HomeKit-compatible camera in iCloud. You can then access the last 10 days of footage from anywhere. The 50GB plan lets you connect one camera, the 200GB plan lets you connect up to five, and a 2TB plan or higher gives you unlimited connections. The video recordings are end-to-end encrypted to keep them secure, and the best part is that your HomeKit Secure Video recordings don’t count against your iCloud storage. You’ll need a home hub, such as a HomePod or [Apple TV](https://www.groovypost.com/reviews/is-the-2021-apple-tv-4k-and-its-fancy-new-siri-remote-worth-it/), but these devices can analyze the footage and detect people, pets, or cars in your videos. ## 6\. Apple Invites Apple Invites is a new app for sending event invitations and managing RSVPs. Anyone can respond to an invitation using the app or a web browser, but you need an iCloud+ subscription to create an event. ## 7\. Family Sharing One of the most valuable features of an iCloud+ subscription is that you can share the cost with others. [Using Family Sharing](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-family-sharing-on-ios-ipados-and-macos/), up to six people can share an iCloud+ subscription. Each gets their own storage independent of the others, and everyone gets access to the additional features above, too. It’s a cost-effective way of getting more storage alongside the other iCloud+ benefits. ## The Benefits of iCloud+ There’s a lot more to iCloud+ than just additional cloud storage. Some of its features are really useful. Private Relay and Hide My Email are great for protecting your privacy, and HomeKit Secure Video is handy if you have supported smart home devices. It’s worth taking advantage of all the features that iCloud+ offers. ![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/groovy-logo.png)
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