Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- Comcast has introduced a new opt-in motion-detection feature in its routers.
- Xfinity Gateway devices detect movement and alert users via a mobile app.
- A footnote advisory indicates law enforcement could access your motion data.
Comcast has announced a new Xfinity router feature designed to improve home security -- but it may come with privacy caveats.
Comcast's new feature
As first reported by The Verge, a new motion-detection feature has been introduced in Xfinity home routers. An August 18 update to the Xfinity app enables millions of routers to monitor movement in the home.
In a press release, the company said the motion detection feature is part of Xfinity Shield, a new offering designed to "redefine intelligent home protection."
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