Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features
Code discovered in Apple's HomeView suggests the company may be planning to add security camera features to its smart home hub. The potential features include motion detection, live streaming, and recording, with a focus on privacy.
Why it matters
This indicates a potential expansion of Apple's smart home ecosystem and its competitive positioning in the home security market.
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 reads: “Your HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video.”
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