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Jan 11, 2018 · Wednesday’s announcement at CES is somewhat of a surprise, however: Some 15 million customers that lease an Xfinity gateway will soon have a smart hub via a firmware update at no additional...
Through a collaboration with EcoFactor, a leading provider of energy management solutions, Xfinity Home will be able to adapt home temperature settings automatically, taking into account personal habits and preferences, as well as unique heating and cooling patterns.
Aug 29, 2017 · Comcast and its rivals want to offer more services in the home to increase their revenues and create more loyal customers.
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- The Comcast Pitch
- Not For Everyone
Comcast launched its Xfinity Home service in 2011, but hasn't been particularly vocal about the business. It has used security as the primary hook, with the intent to sell you on additional automation services. Under the Xfinity umbrella, you'll find the Home xCam, Home Wireless Keypad, Home Motion Sensor and Home Door and Window Sensor. The produc...
Comcast relies on two strengths to distinguish it from the DIY market: lower upfront costs and professional, pain-free installation. In exchange, users pay a monthly fee -- the service starts at $40 a month, with 24-hour recording an additional $10 -- and sign a two-year contract. "We have knowledge and expertise to drive this into the wide mass ma...
Younger consumers, however, may not find the offer so compelling. After all, it means waiting for an installer to show up, dealing with service contracts and committing to services for years at a time. DIYers could take the one-time financial hit and install their own custom systems, employing setups that work with Apple's HomeKit or Google Home. B...
Oct 23, 2017 · Comcast may emerge as a key smart home platform player. Here's a look at Comcast's digital transformation playbook, which includes DevOps, AI, and machine learning, voice and user...
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Aug 29, 2017 · NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comcast Corp may be best known as a cable company, but it is banking on remote-controlled door locks and cameras as well as other "smart-home" offerings to accelerate its...
Aug 29, 2017 · Comcast is banking on remote-controlled door locks, cameras, and smart home offerings to accelerate its growing home security business.