Leaked Apple software points to a home camera screen for HomeKit

A leak points to Apple building a home screen for security cameras. The software is called HomeView, and it hints at full HomeKit security camera features. Android Authority reports that Google's Pixel Tablet skipped those features entirely, so Apple may be ready to do what Google did not.

What the leak shows

HomeKit is Apple's system for controlling lights, locks and cameras from one place. HomeView appears to be software that would bring the camera side of that system to a dedicated screen. The leak suggests the camera features would be complete, not a stripped-down version.

The Google comparison

The Pixel Tablet is Google's tablet that can also work as a smart home display. According to the report, it left out security camera features. That gap is what the leak is being measured against. Apple has not said anything about HomeView, so the comparison rests on leaked software, not a finished product.

Who it affects

Anyone who wants one screen to check the front door, the driveway or the nursery may care. So might small business owners who want a simple way to watch a shop entrance or back office. People already using HomeKit gear are the most likely audience.

What is not known yet

• Whether Apple will release HomeView at all
• What device it would run on
• When it might arrive
• What it would cost

What to do

If a single screen for your home cameras is the goal, it may be smart to wait and see what Apple ships before buying a smart display. Leaks can change or never turn into products, so there is no need to rush either way.