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Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features

Leaked code from HomeView software version 27.2 suggests Apple's upcoming smart home hub can function as a HomeKit security camera. Discovered by code sleuth pdfu, the software strings indicate the device may support live video, recording, and motion detection. While Apple has not officially announced these features, the findings point toward a privacy-focused security tool integrated into the hub's built-in camera. The device is reported to cost $299.

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  • ✓ Software strings in HomeView version 27.2 suggest the device can function as a HomeKit security camera.
  • ✓ The HomeView built-in camera may support recording and motion detection features.
  • ✓ Code sleuth pdfu first reported the discovery of these settings strings.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Code sleuth pdfu discovered settings strings in HomeView software 27.2 indicating security camera and motion detection modes.

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  1. Apple HomeView software reveals potential security camera capabilities

    Leaked code from HomeView software version 27.2 suggests Apple's upcoming smart home hub can function as a HomeKit security camera. Discovered by code sleuth pdfu, the software strings indicate the device may support live video, recording, and motion detection. While Apple has not officially announced these features, the findings point toward a privacy-focused security tool integrated into the hub's built-in camera. The device is reported to cost $299.

    Why it matters

    HomeView is a forthcoming smart home display designed to compete with devices like the Google Pixel Tablet. Integrating security camera features would allow the hub to utilize HomeKit Secure Video for indoor monitoring. This expansion transforms the device from a control center into an active security sensor.

    What is confirmed

    • Software strings in HomeView version 27.2 suggest the device can function as a HomeKit security camera.
    • The HomeView built-in camera may support recording and motion detection features.
    • Code sleuth pdfu first reported the discovery of these settings strings.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The HomeView hub will be priced at $299.
    • The device is specifically designed as a privacy-focused smart home security camera.

    What to watch next

    • Official product announcement from Apple
    • Release of HomeView hardware
    • Confirmation of HomeKit Secure Video integration
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. The Verge — Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features
    2. AppleInsider — HomeView can behave like a HomeKit security camera
    3. The Times of India — Apple HomeView's built-in camera may gain recording and motion detection features
    4. shiftdelete.net — Apple Develops Privacy-Focused Smart Home Security Camera
    5. BigGo Finance — Apple's $299 HomeView Hub May Double as a HomeKit Security Camera, Leaked Code Suggests
    6. Android Authority — Apple HomeView is getting ready to teach Google's Pixel Tablet a home security lesson
    7. MacRumors — Apple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera
    8. www.macrumors.com — Apple HomeView Could Double as a Security Camera
    9. tech.yahoo.com — HomeView security camera mode spotted in Apple’s software
    10. shattered.io — Pikmin 4 Update Out Now: Camera, 2 Modes, Decor [2026]
    11. www.theverge.com — Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features
    12. homekitnews.com — Apple HomeView's Built-In Camera Could Double as a Security ...
    confidence 85%
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