Top Stories· August 18, 2026 at 04:39 p.m.
Comcast Introduces Motion Sensing Feature to Millions of Routers, Raises Privacy Concerns
Key takeaways
- Comcast has introduced motion sensing to newer routers
- The feature is opt-in and works for XB7 and newer models
- Enabling the feature may lead to disclosure of user data to third parties
Comcast has introduced a new motion-sensing technology named Wi-Fi Motion to its latest home routers. This feature allows homeowners to receive notifications about activity within their homes while they are away. The opt-in service works for advanced Xfinity gateways XB7 and newer models, transforming the routers into motion sensors by detecting interruptions in Wi-Fi signal. Users can utilize this feature for 'motion detection' and 'basic level of security'. However, enabling the feature may result in Comcast disclosing information generated from a customer’s use of Wi-Fi Motion to third parties under various circumstances, such as law enforcement investigations or court orders, without further notice.
