Executive Summary

Comcast has introduced motion‑detection functionality in its Xfinity wireless routers. The feature alerts users via push notifications when motion is detected near connected devices such as TVs or printers, with settings for home, asleep, or away modes. The Xfinity app displays live activity and a recent‑activity feed. Comcast notes that detection accuracy varies with home size, layout, building materials, and device placement, and does not guarantee performance.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Schneier on Security - Published Date: 2026-09-02T10:22:46+00:00 - Category: other

Original Description: 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 limitations. Home size, layout, building materials, and the placement of the router and connected dev...

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