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Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features

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Briefings

A Reddit user identified potential security camera features within Apple's HomeView 27.2 smart home hub code, suggesting the inclusion of motion detection, live streaming, and recording capabilities. The evidence indicates a dedicated setup page explicitly stating that HomeView can function as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video, with video feeds restricted to home members and accompanied by visual and audio indicators.

Key points

• HomeView 27.2 code contains strings describing a security camera mode with motion detection, live streaming, and recording options.
• A dedicated setup page explicitly states that HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video.

Context

This finding suggests Apple may be integrating advanced security monitoring directly into its smart home ecosystem, potentially enhancing privacy and surveillance capabilities for connected devices.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Reddit user's observation of code strings; no official Apple confirmation exists. The setup page description is unverified, and the specific functionality of the 'HomeKit Secure Video' integration remains unconfirmed.

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