Our experts frequently run across worries on Reddit and other forums about criminals hacking into smart homes, taking control of home cameras, jamming security systems or smart locks and other fears.

Picture this: You're controlling your thermostat from a beach somewhere, turning on lights with your voice, and unlocking your front door from miles away. Sounds like living in the future, right? Yet ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...