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Enable 2FA on smart home accounts

Difficulty: easyTime: 30 mins

Why it matters

Account takeovers are the #1 vector for smart home compromises. 2FA prevents unauthorized access even if password is stolen.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Make a list of all smart home accounts (Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, etc.).

  • 2

    Open each account's settings in its respective app or web portal.

  • 3

    Look for Security or Account Settings and enable Two-Factor Authentication.

  • 4

    Choose authenticator app (Authy, Google Authenticator) as most secure method.

  • 5

    If app-based 2FA is unavailable, select SMS as a fallback.

  • 6

    Save backup codes in a secure location (password manager or safe).

  • 7

    Test 2FA by logging out and back in to confirm the second factor works.

  • 8

    Repeat for each smart home account until all have 2FA enabled.