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[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 days ago (9 children)

The most knowledgeable IT people have the least IOT devices in their house.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That doesn't include bt does it? I try to keep the things that connect to the internet to a minimum. Computer, phone, tablet, steam deck.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

A lot depends on how you use it and how accessible it is to the outside internet.

I have a few smart devices, but they are all controlled locally. If my internet connection stops working, I still have full control of everything. I also have manual options in case my home network stops working.

Not advice, do your own research: I don't see a big problem it Bluetooth. It can be hacked, but the person hacking has to be near you. That alone protects you from about 8 billion people.

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