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Comcast Is Turning Millions of Wi-Fi Routers Into Motion Detectors—But the Bigger Xfinity Strategy Goes Far Beyond Home Security
PHILADELPHIA — Comcast is giving millions of Xfinity customers a new reason to look at their Wi-Fi router as more than just a gateway to the internet. The U.S. telecommunications giant is expanding its home-security strategy with Xfinity Shield, a new platform that combines cybersecurity protection, parental and family controls, and an unusual feature that can effectively turn compatible Wi-Fi equipment into a motion-detection system. The move could give Comcast a powerful new weapon in the in