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Securing Smart Devices

Protecting the connected devices in your home by changing default settings, separating them on the network, checking for updates and reviewing cameras and microphones.

Changing default passwords on new connected devices

Change the factory login on a new connected device as the first step of setup, then choose a long unique password and review the settings that could let someone reach it.

Securing Smart Devices

Checking whether your smart devices still get updates

Find out which connected gadgets still receive security updates by checking support periods, update settings and firmware versions, plus the warning signs that a device is aging out.

Securing Smart Devices

Questions to ask before trusting a camera in your home

Before you trust an indoor camera, check where its footage is stored, who can view it, how sharing works and where it should point, so privacy stays under your control.

Securing Smart Devices

Reviewing microphone and camera access on connected devices

Check which apps and devices can use your microphone or camera, switch off access you do not need and confirm mute controls work, so connected gadgets listen and watch only as intended.

Securing Smart Devices

Using a separate guest network for smart devices

A separate guest network can keep smart devices apart from laptops and phones, which limits what a compromised gadget can reach. Here is how it works and how to set one up.