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Big appliances can last for years after software security updates have stopped.
A connected device with software vulnerabilities could put your WiFi network and everything on it at risk.
Smart features might seem appealing, but they come with some trade-offs.
American consumers expect typical large appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers to last much longer.
One-fifth of Americans own a smart appliance, but only 7 percent of Americans use its smart features.
If you connect smart appliances to WiFi , put them on a different WiFi network from your computers, tablets, smartphones.
Federal Communications Commission is trying to make manufacturers of smart appliances more transparent about their security practices.
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