Just realized my smart home upgrade is wide open to hackers

I put in all these connected devices during my kitchen reno. Now I'm reading how they can get into your network if not set up right. Is there a simple checklist to follow for basic protection?

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hayden7726mo ago

Not wide open if you change defaults and update regularly.

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jenkins.richard6mo ago

Yeah, I get where you're coming from. I mean, I'm pretty careful about that stuff too, always changing default passwords and setting up auto-updates when I can. It feels like basic maintenance, like checking the locks on your doors. Still a pain to stay on top of it all the time though.

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rubyf926mo ago

Hayden's point on changing defaults is spot on, but I learned the hard way with my own setup. Beyond that, put your smart gadgets on a guest Wi-Fi network so if one gets hacked, it can't reach your main computers. Also, disable any features you don't really use, like remote access on indoor cameras. Regular checks for software updates are key, since auto-updates sometimes fail. It took me a weekend to lock things down, but now I sleep better.

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