# How to Secure Smart Devices with Strong Credentials, MFA, and Software Updates

DevFeed: [How to Secure Smart Devices with Strong Credentials, MFA, and Software Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-strengthen-smart-device-security-in-a-few-simple-steps-50425.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://bitwarden.com/blog/strategies-for-keeping-smart-devices-secure/>)

Published: 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [The Bitwarden Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/the-bitwarden-blog.md>)

Topics: [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Internet of things](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iot.md>), [passwords](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/passwords.md>), [MFA](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mfa.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>), [Bluetooth](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bluetooth.md>), [Wi-Fi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wi-fi.md>)

Tags: [authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/authentication.md>), [device](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/device.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [password](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/password.md>), [password-manager](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/password-manager.md>), [personal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/personal.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [security-tips](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security-tips.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>)

## AI overview

This practical guide explains how to secure internet-connected smart devices by replacing default credentials, using strong unique passwords and multifactor authentication, and keeping software up to date. It highlights risks to personal data and shared home or office networks.

## Source excerpt

While smart devices can give users insights into all facets of life, they pose risks if not properly secured. Fortunately, staying protected is simple. Read to find out how.