07.11.2021 16:Jul PM EDT Smart Home Devices Expose You to Thousands of Hackers: 8 Ways You Can Protect Your Gadgets and Yourself Smart Homes are still, at its core, computers, and computers can be hacked. If you really see the appeal or have the need for Smart Devices, there are eight ways you can protect your devices, your home, and yourself from malicious actors. Photo : Sebastian Scholz (Nuki)/Unsplash Devices that help transform your house into a "Smart Home" have always seemed like a futuristic idea. Now that it's becoming a reality, Smart Homes offer a lot of conveniences. However, Smart Homes are still, at its core, computers, and computers can be hacked.