Are smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon's Echo OK for kids? And what are the privacy risks? Here's what parents need to know:
If a genie were to grant your every household-management wish, you'd waste no time making demands:"Add milk to my grocery list";"Lock the doors";"Help my kid with algebra"! The same kind of magic can be had in smart devices -- for a price . But internet-enabled products aren't going"poof" anytime soon. In fact, more than six in 10 parents say their young kids interact with voice-activated assistants.
This guide tells you all about smart devices -- what they are, what they can do for you and your family, how to use them as safely as possible, and how to protect your family's privacy in a world increasingly powered by data.What are smart devices?The"smart" part refers to any device that communicates with other devices over the internet. These types of products can save time, effort, money, and even human life.
Keep your software up to date. Companies release security updates on their software all the time, so you should definitely stay on top of the updates. And it's a good rule of thumb to recheck your privacy settings after an update. Also, make sure your virus protection is current. If you opt for a free virus-protection download, do your research to make sure it's from a reputable company .Periodically review your data. Some companies give you access to at least some of what they collect.
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