{
  "id": 5066818,
  "title": "Wireless Routers as Motion Detectors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/wireless-routers-as-motion-detectors",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:22:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Schneier on Security",
    "slug": "schneier-on-security",
    "url": "https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/09/wireless-routers-as-motion-detectors.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Comcast has introduced motion detection as a feature on its wireless routers. When motion is sensed near a connected device like a TV or printer, users receive immediate push notifications. The feature can be customized with different settings depending on whether individuals are at home, asleep, or away. Users can access live motion activity and recent activity feeds through the Xfinity app. However, Comcast warns that the system has some limitations, including the impact of home size, layout, building materials, and the placement of the router and connected devices on its motion detection capabilities. Comcast also cautions that it does not guarantee the system's performance. While the feature may seem like a useful surveillance tool, the biggest privacy concern arises from Comcast’s own support page. The page states that information generated by WiFi Motion could be shared with third parties without prior notification, in response to law enforcement investigations, disputes Comcast is involved in, or as a result of a court order or subpoena.",
  "summary": "Comcast has added motion detection as a feature to its wireless routers: The feature sends push notifications to users when motion is detected near a connected device, such as a TV or printer. It has different settings for when people are home, asleep, or away. The Xfinity app also lets users see live motion activity and a feed of recent activity. Comcast acknowledges that the system has some…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}