Protecting Your Smart Home from Hackers

A person holding a cell phone with a smart home phone app displaying control settings such as toggling security devices, temperature, and lighting with a hardwood floor backdrop.Smart home technology has been growing in popularity over the past decade. From virtual home assistance like Amazon Echo to motion-capture security cameras like Ring, homeowners are achieving better security and convenience for themselves and their loved ones. However, despite all of their benefits, smart home technology also comes with a potential for personal information or property theft. Since they operate through connection with your internet, these devices are at risk of cyberattacks. Fortunately, protecting your smart home from hackers isn’t as difficult as you may think. [Read more…]