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Smart homes, with their assortment of unmonitored and unsecured devices, are a privacy and security nightmare. Invasive devices siphon out user details and hijacked devices/routers launch Mirai-inspired DDoS attacks. The risks are compounded by devices being rushed to market with vulnerabilities that users are not aware of or able to patch. Even the American FBI has warned about the hacking and privacy risks that come with smart TVs.

In order by importance, the 10 factors taken into account for the 2017 report include: Wi-Fi range; reliability; speed of upload/download; ability to restore connection easily; security capabilities; price; ease of use; variety of features; intuitive user interface and customer service.

Equipped with TP-Link HomeCare, Deco M5 systems offer an impressive line-up of built-in security features. TP-Link HomeCare provides exploit and malware protection, powered by TrendMicro*, along with an SPI firewall, device access control and secure remote control of the network via the TP-Link Deco mobile app, ensuring that your home network is always safe and secure. This network security protection safeguards every device in your home safe from malware and hackers, while security patterns provide peace of mind that your family is always protected from the latest threats. Robust parental controls allow you to manage and monitor access of network services, regardless of applications or URLs, for children by time allowance, even when you’re not home. Monthly usage reports are automatically sent to your phone to keep you apprised of activity on your network.

“TP-Link’s dedicated research and development team always strives for new ways to enhance the smart home experience of our customers,” said David Li, CEO of TP-Link Research America Corporation. “Our successful ongoing collaboration with Amazon allows us to continue developing new ways for consumers to personalize their smart homes.”

Google Assistant integration for Google Home and Google Pixel requires that the TP-Link Kasa App remote control function be enabled. Once enabled, users can control their TP-Link smart home devices via voice control by saying “Ok Google,” “Hey Google” or “Hi Google,” followed by instructions and the name of the device. Enabled smart devices are named via the Kasa App. Google Assistant voice control provides the ability to switch smart devices on/off, or provide more detailed commands, including the ability to dim/brighten the lights or change the color of any color-enabled TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Bulb. Current color name options for color-enabled TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Bulbs include yellow, red, blue, purple, orange, green and pink.

Using TP-Link’s Kasa app, consumers can easily manage devices connected to their HS105 Smart Plugs from one location, with no hub required. Consumers may program lamps, fans or other devices to operate based on their daily and weekly routines by setting schedules, timers or countdowns. For added peace of mind, Away Mode helps improve security by giving the appearance that someone is home even when traveling. TP-Link’s Smart Plug Mini provides everything you need to keep your smart home running smoothly.

To align with this new corporate strategy, TP-Link is making a number of updates to its corporate identity and the visual representation of its brand. The company’s new tagline, “Reliably Smart,” follows the heritage of the former tagline, while emphasizing TP-Link’s move into smart products. The new company logo features an arrow pointing to the center, indicating the company’s commitment to a customer-centric culture that align with the needs of today’s modern customer.

The TL-WPA8630 KIT connects to your router via an Ethernet connection and establishes a wired powerline network over your home’s existing electrical wiring using HomePlug AV2 Technology. From there, a high-speed AC1200 Wi-Fi signal is made readily available to any area of your home, from the depths of the basement to the far reaches of your attic. Unlike traditional range extenders, which require placement within your router’s coverage zone, the TL-WPA8630 KIT eschews these limitations to extend Ethernet and Wi-Fi coverage through traditional internet barriers like cement walls and floors.

TP-Link APs are equipped with a number of key features that will improve the performance of connected devices on your business network, including Airtime Fairness, which prevents Wi-Fi interruption and allows devices to run faster and more reliably. Beamforming also helps by creating highly targeted Wi-Fi connections, resulting in up to 30 percent improvement in throughput for wireless devices. Finally, Band-Steering automatically moves dual band devices onto the access point’s wider 5GHz band, managing traffic to enable faster connections.

“The Archer C2600 is an extremely powerful router with an elegant, streamlined design,” said Lewis Wu, executive vice president of TP-LINK USA. “Coupled with multi-user MIMO and 4-Stream technology, the Archer C2600 is designed to handle the increasing bandwidth demands of today’s modern homes that are filled with multiple users’ different devices that are all accessing the network simultaneously.”