identified with the Meross smart plug was that users' Wi-Fi passwords were not encrypted during the smart plug setup. That means a hacker could, in theory, steal them and use the Wi-Fi connection or compromise other devices.
How to Secure Your Mobile Device in Six Steps
- Use strong passwords/biometrics. Strong passwords coupled with biometric features, such as fingerprint authenticators, make unauthorized access nearly impossible.
- Ensure public or free Wi-Fi is protected.
- Utilize VPN.
- Encrypt your device.
- Install an Antivirus application.
- Update to the latest software.
The following tips can help secure your home Wi-Fi network against unauthorized access.
- Change the default name of your home Wi-Fi.
- Make your wireless network password unique and strong.
- Enabling network encryption.
- Turn off network name broadcasting.
- Keep your router's software up to date.
- Make sure you have a good firewall.
Here are ten ways to do that.
- Install reputable internet security software on your computers, tablets, and smartphones.
- Use strong and unique passwords for device accounts, Wi-Fi networks, and connected devices.
- Be aware when it comes to apps.
- Do your research before you buy.
So, are smart homes really safe from hackers? Not yet, because smart devices themselves are still fairly new. But there are precautions you should take to ensure the devices and network are as safe as can be. Cleaning up the tedious security aspects of your devices make the chances of a safe smart home greater.
The main reason is that any compromised smart devices won't be able to infect computers and other things on your primary network. Our takeaway is that if you want to put your smart home devices on a guest network, that's fine but it may not add much more security.
IoT devices, such as Nest cameras and thermostats, continue to be hacked. Nor are they aware that hackers could take control of their devices if they don't follow smart password practices, such as not reusing passwords or failing to set up two-factor authentication (2FA). But they are learning the hard way.
Smart Life is a smart device management App for you to control and manage your intelligent home products easier and to live smarter.
Select “Electrical Outlet” from list of possi- ble devices in the Tuya Smart App menu. Press and hold the ON/OFF Power button on the Smart Plug for 5 seconds. The Blue LED Indicator light should flash slowly. Select “Connect now” and when prompted to select a WiFi network, select “SmartLife-XXXX” and press “Confirm”.
Just search for SmartLife. ( that's a Chinese company, it has nothing to do with Samsung or SmartThings, just a somewhat similar name). These may involve flashing the firmware on the device.
Some of the leading smart plugs include:
- Teckin Smart Plug (See offer on Amazon. 4 x plug special)
- Amazon Smart Plug (See offer on Amazon)
- WeMo Mini Smart Plug (see offer on Amazon)
- TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug (see offer on Amazon)
- Samsung SmartThings Smart Plug (see offer on Amazon)
- Gosund Smart Plug (see offer on Amazon)
This means that products leveraging the Tuya Smart platform will be able to integrate with the Samsung SmartThings automation system. The first manufacturer leveraging the 'Powered by Tuya' platform that will take advantage of the new-found compatibility with SmartThings is Globe Electric.
As our users know, Tuya services have now stopped operating on the IFTTT platform, and so we are providing an Apilio connection channel with Tuya. This means you can now create custom logic that combines multiple triggers and multiple actions, combining any brand that works with IFTTT and devices that work with Tuya.
The integration of Tuya and SmartThings was announced back in SDC 2019, and Tuya is listed in the keynote. (See DMZ article for the summary, and thanks for the picture from @prjct92eh2.) And I just noticed the integration is actually available through the SmartThings new app a few days ago.
Tuya Smart (Tuya) is a China-based global IoT OS provider for enterprise businesses. Tuya was established in Hangzhou, China, in 2014.
Link Smart Life account to Alexa
- Tap “Skills&Games” in the hamburger menu, then search “Smart Life”. Select “Smart Life” and tap “ENABLE” to enable the Skill.
- You will be redirected to the account link page.
- Link with Verification Code, open Tuya Smart App, click"Me–More Services–Alexa".
Click Enable skill of "Tuya Smart", then input your account username, password and region on the linking page; (8). Talk to Echo "“Alexa,discover devices.”.
