Comcast gives its Wi-Fi motion detector a security makeover
Rebranded feature promises household alerts without video, but mind the small print
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... Comcast has folded its Wi-Fi-based intruder detection feature into Xfinity Shield, a repackaged bundle of physical and cybersecurity offerings. The US telco launched WiFi Motion in 2025. Xfinity Shield also includes cybersecurity protections built into the Xfinity Gateway router. The Wi-Fi sensing technology harnesses the radio waves beamed around a user's home to detect motion and potential intruders. "Using Xfinity Gateway intelligence, WiFi Motion detects changes in the home's radio frequency signal between the Xfinity Gateway and a Wi-Fi connected device, then sends instant notifications to customers through the Xfinity app when unexpected activity is detected," Comcast said. "It provides an added layer of awareness without recording video, capturing images or identifying individuals." ...
The US telco launched WiFi Motion in 2025. Xfinity Shield also includes cybersecurity protections built into the Xfinity Gateway router.
The Wi-Fi sensing technology harnesses the radio waves beamed around a user's home to detect motion and potential intruders.
"Using Xfinity Gateway intelligence, WiFi Motion detects changes in the home's radio frequency signal between the Xfinity Gateway and a Wi-Fi connected device, then sends instant notifications to customers through the Xfinity app when unexpected activity is detected," Comcast said.
"It provides an added layer of awareness without recording video, capturing images or identifying individuals." ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-19 11:24 PM | Reply
OK, this Big Tech bull-pasture-pastries are starting (starting???) to get creepy.
Now Comcast will monitor how you move throughout your house?
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-19 11:25 PM | Reply
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