Are my smart home devices always watching me? How to stay safe (and private) in a connected house

Our tech expert outlines the risks – and the strategies to combat them

Christopher Hall

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Christopher is a freelance writer who has been writing about technology for almost two decades. Previously editor-in-chief of technology website Pocket-lint.com, Chris is an expert in TVs, smartphones and all forms of connected tech.

Published 16 October 2026 12:00pm BST

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The past decade has seen a huge rise in the number of smart devices in the home, from video doorbells to robot vacuum cleaners .

Smart connectivity offers many useful upsides, from letting us keep an eye on package deliveries to streamlining household chores.…