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« on: November 29, 2018, 04:05:20 pm »

How to stop other people from controlling your smart lights

In the world of connected gadgets, smart lights are an easy favorite. With a simple tap or voice command, you can change up the entire lighting scene in your house. Unfortunately, no gadget is perfect and one of the downsides of devices being always connected is that there is a chance they can be controlled by someone you don't want, whether that be someone with bad intentions, or simply a former roommate or partner. There's no need to worry, however, because we've compiled an easy guide to ensure that your gadgets are as protected as they can be. If you need to reclaim control of you smart lights, follow the steps below.

Note that the product we discuss in this guide is the Philips Hue but many of these principles will apply to other smart lights as well.

Products used in this guide

Amazon: Philips Hue Bridge ($47)
First things first

The first thing we will want to do is to reset the name and password of your home Wi-Fi network. These steps can vary slightly depending on who you...

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