{"id":91650,"date":"2018-09-25T14:05:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T21:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=91650"},"modified":"2025-08-25T09:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T16:39:09","slug":"understanding-your-kids-smart-gadgets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/family-safety\/understanding-your-kids-smart-gadgets\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Your Kid’s Smart Gadgets"},"content":{"rendered":"

When people think about IoT devices, many often think of those that fill their homes. Smart lights, ovens, TVs, etc. But there\u2019s a whole other type of IoT devices that are inside the home that parents may not be as cognizant of \u2013 children\u2019s toys. In 2018, smartwatches, smart teddy bears, and more are all in kids\u2019 hands. And though parents are happy to purchase the next hot item for their children, they sometimes aren\u2019t fully aware of how these devices can impact their child\u2019s personal security. IoT has expanded to children, but it\u2019s parents that need to understand how these toys affect their family<\/a>, and what they can do to keep their children protected from an IoT-based cyberthreat.<\/p>\n