Very well explained, thank you.

I've been on many calls with brilliant people, far more knowledgeable than myself. One thing they all share in common is the ability to simplify complicated topics so a layman can understand and feel empowered. Your level of mastery and sharing this information is appreciated, u/creamkern

Like OP, I work in tech but abhor most modern devices. As others have stated, it almost isn't worth the time to fight the IOT invasion because it's on so many fronts. However, as you've shown, there are many ways we can fortify our home gear and provide effective protection from average and even some advanced attackers.

Make sure the doors are locked when you go to bed... just don't do it from your bed.