# Comcast reveals data collected by motion-detecting routers

Comcast disclosed what information its motion-detecting routers gather, including device location and movement patterns within homes. The company says the data helps with network troubleshooting and security, but it raises privacy concerns about in-home surveillance.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/982689/comcast-xfinity-wifi-motion-privacy-concerns-response) — 2026-08-20T10:00:22-04:00