Experts warn about hidden risks in smart home gadgets

Experts are warning that some smart home gadgets might actually make your home less secure.

Things like smart refrigerators, Wi-Fi baby monitors, smart bulbs, and smart speakers can have hidden risks.

For example, smart refrigerators might have old internet standards and default passwords that hackers can use to get into your home network.

Wi-Fi baby monitors can be hacked if the network isn't secure, and smart bulbs can create an open network during setup that hackers can use.

Smart speakers can also be triggered by anyone nearby, which could lead to unauthorised actions.

Experts suggest using stronger passwords, keeping software up to date, and considering devices that don't connect to the internet for better security.