Smart cameras, locks, thermostats, and speakers are on the same network
as your computers and phones — but they rarely get the same security
attention. Cheap, unbranded devices especially tend to skip basic
practices like encrypted communication and timely firmware updates.
Best dedicated IoT protection
NETGEAR Armor
Bitdefender-powered protection built into your router
- ✓ Built directly into NETGEAR's Orbi mesh and Nighthawk routers — no separate hardware needed if you're due for a router upgrade
- ✓ Watches every device on the network — cameras, locks, thermostats — from one dashboard
- ✓ Replaces the standalone "plug-in security box" category (Bitdefender BOX, CUJO), which has been discontinued industry-wide
See NETGEAR Armor →
Free option: Most routers let you create a separate guest network — put your smart devices on it instead of your main network. If one gets compromised, it can't reach your computers or phones.
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