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TechQuiet 8d · day 10

Code hints at Apple HomeView security camera feature in HomeKit Secure Video

Reddit user discovers strings in HomeView 27.2 software suggesting Apple plans to add camera functionality to its smart home hub.

newest coverage 8d agosummary written 9d ago24 pieces23 likes & upvotes NewswiresMastodonGoogle News

What to know

  • Code hidden in HomeView 27.2 indicates Apple is developing security camera functionality for its smart home hub, branded as HomeKit Secure Video.
  • The feature would include motion detection, live streaming, recording, and privacy controls with different modes based on occupancy status (home, away, asleep).
  • Apple has not officially announced the feature and did not include camera capabilities at HomeView's launch; privacy-focused development may explain the delay.

“Code strings in HomeView's software suggest Apple could launch a Secure Video feature soon.”

The Verge, Tech publication · The Verge ↗

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Code hints at Apple HomeView security camera feature in HomeKit Secure Video
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How it unfolded 2 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts

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    Feature absence at launch raises questions about Apple's development timeline

    Observers noted HomeView did not include camera functionality at its initial release. Apple's emphasis on privacy in marketing suggests the company may be refining the feature before public announcement.

    • PCMag@mastodon.social

      New code spotted in HomeView’s software suggests it may soon be able to film inside your home for streams and recordings. https://www. pcmag.com/news/apple-homeview- may-soon-become-an-indoor-security-camera

      PCMag@mastodon.socialMastodon9d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 3 posts in this stretch
    • cultofmac@mastodon.social

      ICYMI: HomeView security camera mode spotted in Apple’s software https://www. cultofmac.com/news/homeview-se curity-camera-mode?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

      cultofmac@mastodon.socialMastodon8d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • cultofmac@mastodon.social

      HomeView security camera mode spotted in Apple’s software https://www. cultofmac.com/news/homeview-se curity-camera-mode?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

      cultofmac@mastodon.socialMastodon9d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    all of them →
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    Discovered code reveals HomeKit Secure Video setup page and feature details

    The hidden code includes a setup page stating 'Your HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video.' Video feeds would be visible only to home members, with indicator lights and sounds when recording or being watched. Settings changes would trigger notifications to all members.

    “Your HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video.”
    — HomeView 27.2 code
    1. 8 outlets HomeView can behave like a HomeKit security camera

      first by AppleInsider, 9d ago · also BigGo Finance, PCMag Middle East, PCMag Australia, PCMag, MacRumors, 9to5Mac +1

      5 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features

      first by The Verge, 9d ago · also The Times of India

      1 more headline
  3. background

    Reddit user discovers security camera code in HomeView software — Reddit user pdfu found strings in HomeView 27.2 code suggesting Apple could launch security camera features for its smart home hub. The code describes motion detection, live streaming, recording options, and privacy functions.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 1 outlet Apple’s HomeView Smart Display Could Get A Major Security Camera Upgrade

    first by ChannelNews.com.au, 10d ago

    1 more headline

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