Exactly this. All that whitebox shit running Tuya firmware will fight you to be controlled without access to their datacenters. Local-only protocols like ZigBee are alright. If it needs a WiFi connection, it needs to be totally local or running a firmware like ESPHome otherwise it’s a return.
If they can’t access the internet, the whole meme is irrelevant. I think you missed the initial point I was making: someone in IT should know how to safely use devices that try and steal your data.
Choosing to just not have any is akin to choosing not to have any central heating because you’ve heard about gas leaks. It’s moral panic and evidence of a lack of understanding, not good advice.
Don’t they, like, network wirelessly with each other to reach your home network? That’s a potential vulnerability at first, and when closed-source, a potential wireless backdoor into your home network.
Like phones do? this is how Find my iPhone works as well as many other mesh technologies in that arena.
This battle is already lost in that regard, though you can trust that it’s very unlikely that someone passes by your house with an active smart plug switch or light bulb
Has OpenWRT but doesn’t know how to stop smart home gear from leaking data?
Back to school for this fella
I’d argue that most simply cease to work once you cut their Internet access.
Exactly this. All that whitebox shit running Tuya firmware will fight you to be controlled without access to their datacenters. Local-only protocols like ZigBee are alright. If it needs a WiFi connection, it needs to be totally local or running a firmware like ESPHome otherwise it’s a return.
This is exactly what I’m implying.
Where internet access is concerned, deny all and whitelist. Not a single company can be trusted to not constantly call home with your data.
Well you’d still end up with no smart home device tho…
Sooo basically the meme but with extra steps
If they can’t access the internet, the whole meme is irrelevant. I think you missed the initial point I was making: someone in IT should know how to safely use devices that try and steal your data.
Choosing to just not have any is akin to choosing not to have any central heating because you’ve heard about gas leaks. It’s moral panic and evidence of a lack of understanding, not good advice.
Its funny because I get the same impression about you.
Maybe you missed the point, that you can’t USE them.
“no you”
What an enlightening comment. You have nothing to add, so begone.
Well, one could say that about your previous comment where you basically say " u stupid, I right" 😂
No, they couldn’t. Nice try though.
Don’t they, like, network wirelessly with each other to reach your home network? That’s a potential vulnerability at first, and when closed-source, a potential wireless backdoor into your home network.
Like phones do? this is how Find my iPhone works as well as many other mesh technologies in that arena.
This battle is already lost in that regard, though you can trust that it’s very unlikely that someone passes by your house with an active smart plug switch or light bulb