With iCloud+ now available on iOS 15, you can access new features such as iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, and more that come with an iCloud+ membership. In this guide, we will take you through all the features and how to set them up.
Setting Up iCloud Private Relay
iCloud Private Relay is a feature that ensures your internet traffic is protected from spying. To activate it on your iPad or iPhone, open Settings and navigate to iCloud > Private Relay. For macOS Monterey, go to System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > Private Relay. You can choose to completely hide your IP address using this feature.
Using Hide My Email to Protect Your Privacy
With Hide My Email, you get randomly generated disposable email addresses that protect your email privacy. It is available on Apple devices, in email address fields in Safari and on the iCloud web portal. Find the feature by navigating to Settings > iCloud > Hide my email on an iPhone or iPad, System Preferences > iCloud > Hide my email on a Mac, or account settings > Manage > Hide my email on iCloud.com.
Custom Email Domain Feature
You can set up a custom email domain using the iCloud+ feature. To set it up, visit iCloud on the web and select account settings > Manage > Custom email domain. You must already have a domain name to use with this feature. You can use up to five domain names with up to three email addresses for each domain.
HomeKit Secure Video Support Feature
If you have a HomeKit-enabled security camera at home, you can use the HomeKit Secure Video support feature to save the footage to iCloud, where it is end-to-end encrypted, and viewable from anywhere. Clips are analyzed privately, and you get a notification if any movement is detected. The last ten days of activity can be viewed on the Home app. The feature varies based on how much storage you pay for: you get support for one camera with 50GB storage, support for five cameras with 200GB storage, and unlimited support with 2TB storage.
Final Thoughts
That concludes our guide to setting up all the iCloud+ features in iOS 15. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us. Please share this article if you found it helpful.
FAQs
1. Do I need to pay for iCloud+ to get the new features?
Yes, you need to pay for iCloud+ to access the new features.
2. Can I use the custom email domain feature without owning a domain name?
No, you must already have a domain name to use the custom email domain feature.
3. Can I use the HomeKit Secure Video support feature with any camera?
No, you can only use the HomeKit Secure Video support feature with HomeKit-enabled security cameras that support it.
4. What is the cost of iCloud+?
The cost of iCloud+ starts at $1 per month for 50GB storage, $3 per month for 200GB storage, and $10 per month for 2TB storage.
