Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers

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Reporting

TechCrunch reports that Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch. A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors. The key issue is what changes after the announcement: price, access, timing, compatibility, reliability, or reader impact.

The Verge reports that Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors. Comcast is bringing Wi-Fi motion sensing to millions of routers that are already in customers' homes, turning the devices into activity monitors. A new update to the Xfinity Internet app, arriving today, August 18th, enables the feature on compatible Xfinity routers at no extra cost. Announced as part of its new Xfinity Shield service, WiFi […] The key issue is what changes after the announcement: price, access, timing, compatibility, reliability, or reader impact.

The Details

• TechCrunch: Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch
• A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors
• The Verge: Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors
• Comcast is bringing Wi-Fi motion sensing to millions of routers that are already in customers' homes, turning the devices into activity monitors. A new update to the Xfinity Internet app,

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