r/technology • u/Tech-100 • Aug 18 '26

Networking/Telecom Comcast is turning millions of its routers into motion detectors

https://www.theverge.com/news/981381/comcast-xfinity-shield-wifi-motion-sensing
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u/theloop82 Aug 18 '26

Just bring your own modem and router. I started doing this back when they changed for the modem monthly but it only requires you to buy a new modem every 5 years ago when they change to a new DOCSIS version, and you should be upgrading your router that often regardless unless it’s still actively supported. I like my Unfi Dream Machine

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u/forcedfx Aug 18 '26

Comcast gives them a way for free now with service. I signed up for a 5 year lock in and the modem rental is N/C.

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u/theloop82 Aug 19 '26

Yeah me too, but it also comes with their Xfinity WIifi router which seems fine preformance wise but I have a problem with them broadcasting public networks from my house and don’t want them to be in charge of how my network is set up so I just roll my own. It’s more expensive than just using theirs for sure but I just don’t like giving them that sort of control or visability into what I do even if it’s completely boring vanilla stuff.