TFTC on Nostr: Comcast just rolled out a new feature called "WiFi Motion" that turns Xfinity routers ...
Comcast just rolled out a new feature called "WiFi Motion" that turns Xfinity routers into motion detectors inside your home.
The gateway detects movement by monitoring disruptions in radio frequency signals between the router and up to 5 connected devices, creating timestamped logs of activity.
Buried in the fine print on Comcast's own support page:
"Comcast may be required to disclose information generated by WiFi Motion in response to a valid subpoena, court order, search warrant or other lawful legal process, as required by law."
The feature is opt-in and not enabled by default, but the privacy implications are significant. Your router can now generate a detailed log of when movement occurs in your home and that data can be handed to law enforcement without notifying you.
https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/wifi-motion 
Published at
2026-08-21 17:04:52 UTCEvent JSON
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