Here are a few tips we have learned from using Govee smart lighting for the past few years. Installation: Plan installations carefully, particularly with panels, by testing your intended layout before you stick anything to the wall. In particular, think about where the power cord will end up. Clean any surface you intend to stick […]
The smart home doesn’t always feel smart. I test a lot of devices for a living, and they take a lot of babysitting and steps to do everything you want. Whether you’re setting up skills on an Alexa speaker or getting your smart lights on the right schedule–shout-out to Daylight Savings for ruining my existing […]
Some smart locks controlled by Chirp Systems’ software can be remotely unlocked by strangers thanks to a critical security vulnerability. This remote exploitation is possible due to passwords and private keys being hard-coded in Chirp’s Android app.
German technology manufacturer Bosch fixed a vulnerability affecting a popular line of smart thermostats in October, the company disclosed this week. Researchers from Bitdefender discovered an issue with Bosch BCC100 thermostats last August which lets an attacker on the same network replace the device firmware with a rogue version. Bogdan Botezatu, director of threat research […]
Researchers also targeted other devices such as smartphones, printers, smart speakers, and surveillance cameras, demonstrating the wide range of potential targets for hackers.