Comcast Turns Millions of Routers Into Motion Detectors

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Motion sensors can do anything from turning off the stove to alerting the family when no movement is detected.

Here’s what data Comcast says its motion-detecting routers collect

Wi-Fi Motion is an opt-in service from Xfinity that turns your Gateway into a motion-sensing device. | Image: Comcast Comcast announced a new platform this week called Xfinity Shield that includes the option to let customers turn their routers into motion sensors. Many people reacted with fear and anger. "I am not enabling this. I am also seriously considering replacing my leased gateway with my own equipment, because a device I do not control …

Comcast turns millions of routers into motion detectors

Comcast is turning tens of millions of its home routers into motion detectors. The feature, called WiFi Motion, uses a home’s own WiFi signal to sense movement, without any cameras. It is part of a new service called Xfinity Shield, which the company began rolling out on 18 August. It set out the details in […] This story continues at The Next Web

Comcast is adding motion detection to millions of routers, and I’m worried it’s a privacy nightmare

Worried about intruders sneaking around inside your house when you’re out of town? You could get one of the best home security cameras, but what if your existing router could do some of the heavy lifting? That’s what Comcast has just started offering its customers, but the move has been met with considerable controversy. Dubbed WiFi Motion, the new feature is coming to Comcast-owned Xfinity’s internet services. Once you opt in, WiFi Motion detec…

Millions of Comcast WiFi Routers Can Now Tell When You’re Moving Around the House

The feature is promoted as an added layer of home security, but it has already raised privacy concerns.