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Apple HomeView May Soon Become an Indoor Security Camera

Post Updated November 2, 2026 by James Peckham

This post was originally published here - https://au.pcmag.com/smart-home/120714/apple-homeview-may-soon-become-an-indoor-security-camera

Apple’s upcoming HomeView may also double as a security camera, a feature not announced during the smart home hub’s initial reveal.

A Reddit user found hints of security camera features in the recently released HomeView 27.2 code, suggesting Apple intends to bring recording to its home hub at a later date.

The option was first spotted by user pdfu, who detailed the setup page. Within HomeView 27.2, the feature notes, “Your HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video.” It’s unclear whether this means the option would be available on the gadget at launch or if Apple is…

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