Smart Home Technology Faces Two Major Risks

Smart homes face two major risks: data privacy (the activity, voice, and video data collected by devices may be misused or leaked) and cybersecurity (devices may be hacked and used as a stepping stone to attack home networks or launch botnet attacks). Consumers should choose reputable brands, regularly update firmware, set strong passwords, and enable multi-factor authentication. Industry trends include strengthening local processing (keeping data within the home), adopting end-to-end encryption, and complying with strict regulations such as the EU's Network Resilience Act.