Questions tagged [smart-toys]

For questions relating to smart toys and Internet-connected toys, in addition to their capabilities, security and privacy issues.

Use this tag for questions that are about smart toys, Internet-connected toys their capabilities, security and privacy issues.

Consider the question check list if your question fits the tag. You can also look at the example questions. If this tag doesn't fit your question have a look below at somehow related tags that might fit your question better.

Question checklist

  • Is the question about smart toys?
  • Is the question about the connectivity of said toy and/or problems that connectivity brings with it?
  • Does the question describe clearly what the issue is?

Example questions

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  • Use for questions about setting up and configuring networks for your IoT devices in general.
  • Use for questions about the operational safety of devices.
  • Use for questions where you don't know or are looking for a protocol.
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How to stop these toys from sending what my kids say to the cloud?

As reported by several news outlets like the Verge or ConsumerAffairs, the connected toys My Friend Cayla and the i-Que record what the kids say and send it back to a server to help answer kids' questions. The toys seem so insecure and the practice…
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Why was the Internet-connected My Friend Cayla doll banned as a "hidden espionage device"?

According to CNET, the My Friend Cayla doll was banned in Germany because it has been classed as an illegal "hidden espionage device": If you're considering purchasing a connected toy for your offspring, you might want to think twice. In Germany,…
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