Comcast Turns Your Xfinity WiFi Into a Home Motion Detector

Comcast gives its Wi-Fi motion detector a security makeover

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 M…

Comcast adds home motion sensing to millions of Xfinity routers

The feature is available through an update to the Xfinity Internet app and works with XB7 gateways and newer models. It is part of the company's new Xfinity Shield service and comes at no additional cost.Read Entire Article

Comcast's Xfinity Pushes Wi-Fi Routers for In-Home Motion Detection

Although Comcast is pitching 'WiFi Motion' as a home security solution that requires opt-in, the same capability is raising questions about privacy.

Comcast just turned millions of Xfinity routers into motion sensors

Comcast launched Xfinity Shield today, a new home protection platform that includes a feature to turn routers into motion sensors. Here are the details.

Xfinity has a weird new way to help you protect your home

TL;DR Comcast is rolling out a new way to protect your home with Xfinity. The new offering is called Xfinity Shield, and it is available starting today. One of the offering’s highlights is WiFi Motion, which detects motion based on radio frequency signal changes between the gateway and a connected device. From security cameras to connected sensors, there are plenty of hardware solutions you can use to protect your home. Comcast, however, has a …

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