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/firestar268 Aug 18 '26

Why would you have to use theirs if you got your own router? Just get your own modem

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u/firestar268 Aug 18 '26

Yes they do. Been with Xfinity Comcast for years and I've always used my own modem and router

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u/Michaelzee Aug 18 '26

Then you have legacy, they do not let you. I've had them on and off for 20 years. My most recent move 2 years ago, they denied me and I have to use their modem