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Apple HomeView may gain security camera features

First reported Oct 29, 1:48 PM ET · Latest Nov 1, 12:16 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 1, 1:01 PM ET

Where things stand

Hints of security‑camera functionality have been found in the HomeView 27.2 software, The Verge reports citing a Reddit user who uncovered strings describing motion detection, live streaming, recording options and privacy controls.

Continuum

Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The code also includes a setup page that explicitly references a security‑camera mode.

Every report, newest first

  1. Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features — The Verge

    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…

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Questions

  • Apple has not confirmed whether it will ship these camera capabilities or when they might become available. Open

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More: background

HomeView is Apple’s smart‑home hub that lets users control connected devices. The discovered strings suggest a new mode that would let the hub act like a security camera, offering features such as detecting movement, streaming video in real time, and storing recordings while providing privacy settings.

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