Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features
Reddit user pdfu found hints hidden in the HomeView 27.2 code that Apple could be adding security camera features to its smart home hub. The strings describe a security camera mode with motion detection, live streaming, and recording options, as well as privacy functions. According to pdfu, there is a setup page that even explicitly […]
Apple's HomeView smart home hub may soon include security camera functionality, according to code strings discovered by Reddit user pdfu. The software appears to suggest the addition of Secure Video features, which would include motion detection, live streaming, and recording options. A setup page even explicitly states that HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video.
The video feeds would be visible only to members of the home, and would indicate when someone is watching the camera feed or when it starts to record. Home members would receive notifications whenever settings are changed for Secure Video mode. Additionally, the feature would offer customizable options for detecting, streaming, or recording based on whether the user is home, away, or asleep.
While some have speculated as to why Apple did not include these features at launch, the company has not commented on the matter. However, given the importance of privacy to Apple's marketing, it is possible that the company is waiting to perfect these features before releasing them.
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