Apple software findings suggest HomeView smart hub could serve as an indoor security camera

Code strings uncovered in HomeView software version 27.2 by Reddit user pdfu suggest Apple plans to let its HomeView smart home hub function as an indoor security camera using HomeKit Secure Video. The unearthed settings reveal features that would enable the device to detect motion, broadcast real-time video, and save recordings. [1][2]

The discovery outlines four operating modes: Off, Detect Activity, Stream, and Stream & Allow Recording. Users can automate these states based on whether household members are home, away, or asleep by tracking device locations. To address privacy concerns, the system is designed to chime and display an indicator light whenever a camera stream or recording starts, restrict viewing access to registered home members, and send notifications to all members if someone changes the security camera settings. [1][2]

According to 9to5Mac, the code also prevents remote activation of the security camera feature whenever any household members are detected inside the home, requiring manual setup directly from the HomeView hardware itself. While the findings point toward an upcoming software update, ZDNET notes the functionality could still be delayed to a later release. [1][2]