Federico SocialandTech

Apple HomeView could soon double as a HomeKit security camera. The feature has concrete settings localization in HomeView Software 27.2, describing functionality and privacy protections. Here are the exact localization strings: Setup Page Your HomeView can be used as a security camera with HomeKit Secure Video. With HomeKit Security Camera enabled, HomeView’s camera can be used for activity detection, streaming and recording. • Private to Your Home Only home members can view camera streams and recordings. • Light and Sound Indicators A green light appears on the display and a sound plays when someone views the camera stream or the camera starts to record. • No Silent Changes Home members receive a notification when HomeKit Secure Video settings are changed. Recording Options Manage how your HomeView works as a security camera, including when it streams and records. Streaming and Recording Options • Off Your HomeView will not detect motion, stream, or record. Home members will not be able to stream in real-time. • Detect Activity HomeView will detect motion, but will not stream or record. Home members will not be able to stream in real-time. • Stream Home members will be able to stream in real-time, but your HomeView will not record. • Stream & Allow Recording Your HomeView will stream and record. Home members will be able to stream in real-time and view recordings. Streaming and Recording Customize when you want the camera to detect, stream, or record motion. • When Home • When Away • When Asleep The location of your iPhone and other home members’ devices are used to know when someone is home or everyone is away. You can change which devices are used for location detection in iCloud Settings. You can only turn on streaming and recording while people are home from this HomeView. Face recognition, activity zones, and other camera settings are available in [sic] Home App on your iPhone.