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That cheap smart bulb in your lamp, it's not just lighting up your living room.

Every time you ask it to turn on or off, that bulb is taking notes, like when you wake up or when you're home alone at night.

Here's the deal.

Most smart lights use a tiny chip to connect to your Wi-Fi.

That chip talks to an app that quietly harvests your habits and beans them right back to the manufacturer.

Some cheaper brands then package your life story and sells it to data brokers.

So let's lock it out.

First, log into your router and create a guest network for your smart stuff.

Put every smart bulb, fridge, and toaster on it.

It keeps them on their own lane so they can't talk to your laptop, your phone, or your banking apps.

And if you do throw away an old bulb, grab a hammer.

Your Wi-Fi password lives on that chip.

Don't let your light bulbs be brighter than you are.

Learn more at GetChem.com.

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