Hi,
I've searched internet and asked manufacturer but nobody seems to want to go into detail of how smartplugs work remotely. I have a TP-Link smartplug and configured it to work via my router wi-fi connection. I can see how the Kasa app on my android phone can switch the plug on/off when I am local ie within wi-fi connection. What I need to know from a security aspect is how the Kasa App works when I am miles away from home. The instructions stress that remote connection requires a Kasa account to be set-up (cloud server?). I am concerned that I might be at risk of being hacked by using this plug. Without knowing the detail I cannot assess the risk. I feel even more concerned that the manufacturer refuses to detail how it works. Can anyone help?
Thanks
I've searched internet and asked manufacturer but nobody seems to want to go into detail of how smartplugs work remotely. I have a TP-Link smartplug and configured it to work via my router wi-fi connection. I can see how the Kasa app on my android phone can switch the plug on/off when I am local ie within wi-fi connection. What I need to know from a security aspect is how the Kasa App works when I am miles away from home. The instructions stress that remote connection requires a Kasa account to be set-up (cloud server?). I am concerned that I might be at risk of being hacked by using this plug. Without knowing the detail I cannot assess the risk. I feel even more concerned that the manufacturer refuses to detail how it works. Can anyone help?
Thanks