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Comcast turns your Xfinity WiFi into a home motion detector

Comcast is promoting WiFi-based motion detection as a part of its new Xfinity Shield home protection platform, allowing routers and wireless devices to detect people moving through a home without cameras or motion sensors.

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Comcast announced that its Xfinity Shield platform will use existing Xfinity Wi‑Fi routers and connected devices to detect motion inside a home, providing a camera‑free way to sense movement. The motion‑detection capability is part of a broader Xfinity Shield suite that blends cybersecurity tools, physical home monitoring, and family‑safety features accessible through the Xfinity app.

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