Smart home devices know when you're home, your daily routines, and your conversations. This intimate data reveals your private life.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major smart home services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
R
Ring
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Video footage shared with law enforcement | View Review → |
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N
Nest
|
50 | C | Google integration expands data collection | View Review → |
|
A
Amazon Alexa
|
45 | C- | Voice recordings reviewed by humans | View Review → |
|
P
Philips Hue
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Lighting patterns reveal occupancy | View Review → |
Voice assistants process audio continuously.
Sensors reveal when you're home and your routines.
Video and audio footage shared with police.
Data combined across all connected devices.
We also analyze smart home terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Smart Home →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.