SecurityComcast Turns Xfinity Routers into Motion Sensors with Privacy Risks
Comcast has integrated Wi-Fi Motion detection into its Xfinity Gateway routers, enabling home motion tracking without video recording or facial recognition. Available in the free Xfinity Shield package, the feature analyzes radio signal changes between the router and connected devices, sending alerts via the Xfinity mobile app. While users must opt in, privacy advocates warn that Comcast may share motion data with third parties, including law enforcement, without notification. The technology, which requires no additional hardware, is part of a broader push toward smart home security solutions.
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