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If it's not on the internet it can't become part of a botnet. You lose functionality though, like being able to check doors etc. remotely. I trust Apple and
by jamiek88 9y ago
If it's not on the internet it can't become part of a botnet.
You lose functionality though, like being able to check doors etc. remotely.
I trust Apple and I trust Homekit so I'm not too concerned with that.
- dcow 9y agoWhy can't you have both?
- TeMPOraL 9y ago> You lose functionality though, like being able to check doors etc. remotely. You don't. That's what VPNs are for.
- icebraining 9y agoWhat kind of VPN? If you mean using the router to connect the LAN to a VPN, then this[1] report should put to rest the idea that they are trustworthy. If it's an end-to-end VPN, it's doubtful most of these devices have the power to run a client. [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16847716 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16847716
- koffiezet 9y agoThat's nice for techies, but I'd love to see you explain that to my mom...