Smart home systems make life easier. With a few taps on your phone, you can adjust the thermostat, turn off lights, or even lock your doors from anywhere. But as these devices become more common, concerns about privacy have grown. Is all this convenience coming at the cost of your personal information? If you’ve installed a smart home system yourself, you might be asking: Are you being watched?
This question matters because the data these devices collect can be sensitive. From cameras to voice assistants, your smart home system could reveal more about you than you realize. Let’s look at the ways your devices might be watching—and what you can do about it.
