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Smart-home products have changed our lives in many positive ways, but while they have helped simplify many daily tasks, they have also added some new concerns into the mix. Recent headlines have demonstrated how smart home products can infringe on our safety and it’s a jarring reminder that protection does not stop at physical protection. It’s important that your security approach includes protecting your privacy and data too because threats lurk in many places. Fortunately, many security and protection risks can be minimized, if you take some precautions.
Here are some handy tips our experts shared to help keep you and your family safe - and stay smart.
#1: WiFi safety
Make sure your WiFi network is secure and so are your WiFi connected smart home products. For example, if you have an ADT Indoor Security Camera you’ll have the comfort of knowing they have secure WiFi-protected access. Also, make sure your home WiFi network is password-protected, and it should contain a strong and difficult to guess combination of letters and numbers. Additionally, you should make sure to periodically create a new password for additional protection. Finally, be sure to use discretion in sharing the password, even with guests; err on the side of caution by creating a new password once they depart.
#2: Maintain monitoring
First off, protect your home with a professionally installed and monitored home security system - such as ADT’s Command and Control - for smart home security options that create a more comprehensive protection plan. With a professionally installed ADT security system, our team provides 24/7 monitoring and will alert you of any issues. But if you like to be proactive, you can always make a habit of checking your smart home devices and your ADT Control mobile app for any odd behavior.
#3: Add expert reinforcements
For the ultimate assurance of well-being, work with a professional to determine a security plan that’s right for your family’s safety. ADT’s home security professionals are ready to respond to alerts they receive and will contact emergency responders when needed. In addition to 24/7 monitoring, ADT offers identity theft protection that helps protects your online identity, keeping watch on the dark web and other online realms where your personal information might be compromised. Check out all our cybersecurity services here.
As part of our Consumer Privacy Initiative, we’re committed to ensuring the security and home automation industry takes a leadership role in protecting consumer privacy. And as a proof point, ADT will not sell your information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Here’s to a happy, safe, stress-free holiday where the only ‘stranger’ you catch on your video feed is Santa.
