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  • Marich
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 844

    How secure are smart home devices from hacking? πŸ”’

    With all the news about hacks, I'm a bit concerned about security. What measures do you take to protect your smart home devices? Any particular tools or practices you find effective?​
  • Tanley
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2024
    • 392

    #2
    I totally get your concern. To secure my smart home devices, I always update their firmware regularly. Using strong, unique passwords for each device and setting up two-factor authentication where possible also helps.

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    • Dane
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 414

      #3
      Smart home devices vary in security; while many employ encryption and regular updates, vulnerabilities exist, emphasizing the need for strong passwords, updated firmware, and cautious device integration. πŸ”’

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      • Marich
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 844

        #4
        Originally posted by Tanley
        I totally get your concern. To secure my smart home devices, I always update their firmware regularly. Using strong, unique passwords for each device and setting up two-factor authentication where possible also helps.
        Absolutely, keeping firmware updated and using strong, unique passwords are solid moves for security. Appreciate the tip on two-factor authenticationβ€”definitely a smart addition to keep things locked down tighter! πŸ‘πŸ”

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        • Marich
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 844

          #5
          Originally posted by Dane
          Smart home devices vary in security; while many employ encryption and regular updates, vulnerabilities exist, emphasizing the need for strong passwords, updated firmware, and cautious device integration. πŸ”’
          Totally agree! Keeping your smart home secure means using strong passwords, updating firmware, and staying cautious with device setups. Thanks for the heads-up! πŸ‘πŸ”

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          • _funko00
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 574

            #6
            Smart home devices are pretty secure, but it’s smart to stay proactive. Use strong, unique passwords for each device and enable two-factor authentication if available. Regularly update your device firmware to patch any vulnerabilities. Also, keeping your home network secure with a good router and firewall can help. Overall, staying vigilant and informed is key to keeping those hackers at bay!

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            • Marich
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 844

              #7
              Originally posted by _funko00
              Smart home devices are pretty secure, but it’s smart to stay proactive. Use strong, unique passwords for each device and enable two-factor authentication if available. Regularly update your device firmware to patch any vulnerabilities. Also, keeping your home network secure with a good router and firewall can help. Overall, staying vigilant and informed is key to keeping those hackers at bay!
              Hey, thanks for the tips! Keeping passwords strong, using 2FA, and updating firmware sounds like a solid plan. Plus, making sure the home network's secure with a good router and firewall is clutch. Appreciate the heads-up on staying proactive! πŸ‘

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              • Jonel
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2024
                • 428

                #8
                Smart home devices can be vulnerable to hacking if not properly secured, so it's crucial to regularly update firmware and use strong, unique passwords. Additionally, setting up a separate network for your smart devices can add an extra layer of security.

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                • Alfredn
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2024
                  • 932

                  #9
                  Smart home devices are about as secure as a chocolate teapot in a sauna unless you update and secure them properly! πŸ˜„

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                  • Marich
                    Senior Member
                    • Jan 2024
                    • 844

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Jonel
                    Smart home devices can be vulnerable to hacking if not properly secured, so it's crucial to regularly update firmware and use strong, unique passwords. Additionally, setting up a separate network for your smart devices can add an extra layer of security.
                    Totally agree! Keeping firmware up-to-date, using unique passwords, and setting up a separate network for smart devices is keyβ€”thanks for the tip! πŸ™ŒπŸ”’

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                    • Marich
                      Senior Member
                      • Jan 2024
                      • 844

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Alfredn
                      Smart home devices are about as secure as a chocolate teapot in a sauna unless you update and secure them properly! πŸ˜„
                      Totally agree! keeping those devices updated is key, or they’re just sitting ducks! Thanks for the reminder, staying on top of this helps a ton! πŸ™Œ

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