ANSWERED: What is Xfinity xFi Advanced Security and how does it work?

***Updated 5/5/2026***

Xfinity Advanced Security gives you a smarter and more personalized way to protect your network. It helps keep your connected devices, like computers, phones, cameras, and smart thermostats, safe.

Advanced Security comes at no extra cost when you have Xfinity Internet and rent a compatible gateway.

Features and benefits

Features

• Helps you avoid risky sites and protects you from phishing attacks.
• Blocks remote access to smart devices, like home cameras, from known dangerous sources.
• Monitors your devices in real-time and alerts you when your network may be at risk.
• Learns how your network works and gets smarter over time to help protect you from new security risks.
• Gives you a simple dashboard to view and manage security risks in the Xfinity app.

Benefits

• You don’t need any extra hardware. You only need a compatible gateway.
• You don’t need to install software on each device. Your whole network is protected as soon as you turn on Advanced Security.

   

Note: If you think Advanced Security blocked a website by mistake, submit a request for reassessment at spa.xfinity.com. To learn more, see Report a Website Blocked by Xfinity xFi Advanced Security.

Getting access

You can turn on Advanced Security from the Overview tab in the Xfinity app. Select the Internet Advanced Security tile and follow the steps to turn it on.

Note: It may take up to 10 minutes to fully turn on.

To view the Advanced Security Dashboard, select the Internet Advanced Security tile from the Overview tab in the Xfinity app. Learn more about using Advanced Security and Comcast's commitment to Privacy and Security.

Equipment requirements

Advanced Security is only supported for eligible gateways.

Note: Advanced Security cannot be used on Gateways in Bridge Mode.

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