Member-only story
5 iCloud+ Features You’re Probably Paying For and Not Using
Many iPhone owners pay Apple a little every month because the phone keeps warning that storage is full. That small payment buys more than space. The moment any storage plan is added, the account becomes iCloud+, which unlocks a set of privacy and home features that most subscribers never switch on. The free 5GB tier gets none of them. This guide covers four paid features, from a built-in privacy layer for Safari to a place to store security camera footage, plus a fifth that costs nothing and works even without a paid plan. Each entry explains what the feature does, how to turn it on and what to know first. Several of these had security problems this year, and the entries say where those stand.
What every paid plan includes
Every paid iCloud+ tier unlocks the same core features, and the differences are storage space, family sharing and how many security cameras the plan supports. In the US, prices are $0.99 a month for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, $9.99 for 2TB, $29.99 for 6TB and $59.99 for 12TB. In the UK, they are £0.99, £2.99, £8.99, £26.99 and £54.99. Plans can be shared with up to five other family members. Private Relay, Hide My Email and Custom Email Domain are included from the cheapest tier. HomeKit Secure Video supports one camera on 50GB, five on 200GB and an unlimited number from 2TB.
