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Rant: My kid's tablet was acting weird so I checked the router logs

Found a device I didn't recognize connected at 2 AM last night, turned out to be a neighbor's smart bulb that somehow hopped onto our network. Changed the wifi password and the tablet's been fine since. Anyone know a good way to spot weird devices easier?
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samreed
samreed20h ago
Somehow hopped onto our network" is the digital version of a stray cat moving in. Your neighbor's bulb just wanted a better connection for its late night reading. At least you didn't find a whole smart toaster setup running a secret bakery.
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wesley639
wesley6391d ago
Doubt it's a big deal. Smart bulbs do weird stuff sometimes.
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dakota_miller93
Actually, that kind of flickering can be a real fire hazard.
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