I blocked all cloud access from my smart home for a week to see what still works
Summary
A recent article explores the bold decision to block WAN access for all smart devices in a home, eliminating data mining and reliance on external servers. This move highlights growing concerns over privacy and control in the digital age.
Key Insights
What does blocking WAN access mean for smart home devices?
Blocking WAN (Wide Area Network) access prevents smart home devices from connecting to the internet and external cloud servers, restricting them to local network communication only, which enhances privacy by eliminating data transmission to remote servers while potentially allowing local control via hubs.
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Do smart home devices still function after blocking cloud access?
Most smart home devices continue to support local control when internet access is severed, especially with compatible hubs like Zigbee or Z-Wave, though some may refuse operation or require firmware updates that typically rely on cloud connectivity.
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