Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Comcast is enabling Wi-Fi motion sensing on millions of Xfinity routers (XB7 and newer) via an app update. This feature, part of the Xfinity Shield service, allows routers to act as motion detectors by monitoring signal disruptions, providing home activity insights without additional hardware costs.
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 Motion can monitor activity in your home and send you notifications, similar to a standalone motion sensor. It works by detecting disruptions in the Wi-Fi signal between the Xfinity gateway and any Wi-Fi-connected device, giving you some insight into what's happening in your home without buying addition …
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