Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant
Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.
Comcast has launched a new opt-in motion-detection feature in its Xfinity home routers, which alerts users to movement within their homes via a mobile app. This feature, part of the Xfinity Shield package, is designed for enhanced home security but comes with privacy concerns. Comcast states that the feature, powered by advanced network and AI capabilities, transforms home Wi-Fi into always-on protection without recording video or capturing images, yet it could still be accessed by law enforcement under certain circumstances.
The motion detection is an opt-in feature and is not enabled by default. Consumers can choose to enable or disable the feature and set protection modes based on the time of day. Comcast believes this feature will help protect people, their personal information, and belongings within their homes.
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