How can I secure my smart home?

The possibility of hacking is, understandably, one of the biggest concerns for many customers when considering smart home technology. To secure your connected home appliances and devices as well as the computers and smartphones that control them, it's important to protect your information. You can do this by keeping hackers out of your emails and other accounts. Begin by setting up strong, unique passwords. Be wary of any email asking for personal information. You should always check the sender address to make sure they are who they claim to be. Beyond setting strong passwords and being careful with emails, you should:

Use multifactor authentication. Whether it's a security key or a one-time code sent to your smartphone, multifactor authentication can add an extra layer of security to your home's smart devices.
Run security updates. Keep your phone up-to-date on the latest security changes to strengthen your mobile device's defense against dangerous malware.
Install malware protection. Your phone and computer should have malware protection to lower the chances of your smart devices being hacked.
Refrain from using public WiFi. Since hackers can access devices via public WiFi, it's important to ensure your devices are connected to a more secure, private network.