Tefal ActiFry Smart XL
This is a great smart appliance to have on hand for football season. With this smart fryer, you can make just about any fried food you’ve been craving, in addition to stir-fries and even dessert. All without doing any work. You control the device through a phone app, from recipe instructions to how you want your food to be cooked. The smart fryer is also dishwasher safe, has a non-stick pan, and offers the option to cook on a low-fat setting. This fryer will set you back about $400.

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Perfect Bake Pro
Baking just became easier with the Perfect Bake Pro. It is available from Amazon for about $100. The set includes three bowls and a scale so that you can bake without measuring — the scale will weigh the ingredients for you. Use the scale by itself, or connect the device to a phone app that will tell you how to make your favorite recipes.

 SmartPlate
This smart appliance makes it even easier to control your food portions. Simply place food on the plate, and it will weigh your food and tell you how many calories are in your meal. This is a particularly great option for those with diet goals. You can wirelessly connect your plate to your phone, and can keep track of your meals through their app without having to record your meals online or in a notebook. The app can also keep track of your workout goals and schedule. Think of SmartPlate as your nutritionist and personal trainer in one.

Juicero
This smart juicer takes “smart” juicing to another level. At almost $700, it’s not just a juicer. It offers a hassle-free way to get your fruits and veggies. With this product, you’ll download their Juicero app to control the device, which will allow you to manage a weekly Juicero subscription service. This service will send you packs of raw, organic fruits and vegetables, which you will then use your smart juicer to make for you. Juicero is currently available only in California, but it will soon be available to purchase in other states.

Unencrypted Passwords
One of the biggest risks with some smart locks is an unencrypted password. Certain models from Quicklock, for example, store the lock’s password in plain text. This is the easiest way for a hacker to gain access to your lock — and your home. Further, there are many locks that have this issue. This seems like a big oversight. If you still want to invest in a smart lock after this, make sure you do your research on what specific models have to offer.

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Lack of Updates
While this can be an issue with many Android devices, it’s an even bigger issue with smart locks. Smart locks are designed to be “secure.” But how can they truly be secure against cyberthreats without frequent security updates or bug fixes?

Hacking Opportunities
There are many ways that a hacker can gain access to your home through your smart lock. One way a hacker could take control of your lock involves you unlocking your door. A hacker could essentially “copy” the information sent to unlock the door, and then “replay” it to gain access to the lock. DEF CON 2016 showed that, with little money spent, a hacker could gain access to more than 75% of the smart locks currently available. Many Bluetooth locks from Kwikset and August (among others) were the safest to use.

 The Conclusion
Smart locks don’t offer all that much more than a regular lock. The technology is cool, but there are still a lot of improvements that need to be made to the current selection. Even though a smart lock might help to protect your home from old-fashioned lock picking, many smart locks are still capable of being dismantled — in addition to all of the ways they can be hacked.