# Air-Fryer Life Hacks Aside, Smart Kitchens Need Smart Security Too > A viral kitchen tip about baking potatoes faster in an air fryer is a fun reminder that our homes are getting smarter and busier in every room. Here is what that trend means for home security. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/air-fryer-life-hacks-aside-smart-kitchens-need-smart-security-too - Category: Industry News - Author: Brett Lawson, Doorbell & Entry Security Writer - Published: 2026-08-18 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: smart home security, smart kitchen appliances, home automation, ADT smart home, connected home devices --- A recent CNET piece made the rounds this week for a surprisingly simple reason: it promised a faster way to bake a potato. The tip, using an air fryer instead of a conventional oven, cuts a nearly hour-long process down to a fraction of the time by relying on faster, more concentrated heat circulation. It is a small kitchen hack, but it is also a snapshot of a bigger shift happening in American homes. Air fryers, smart ovens, connected refrigerators, and voice-activated kitchen gadgets are no longer novelties. They are becoming the default way many households cook, plan meals, and manage time. That shift says something important beyond the kitchen: our homes are quietly filling up with more connected devices, more automation, and more data than ever before. **Why a Potato Hack Matters to Home Security** At first glance, an air fryer recipe has nothing to do with security. But the same forces driving faster, smarter kitchen tech are driving faster, smarter home security tech too. Homeowners who already trust a connected appliance to cook dinner are increasingly comfortable trusting connected systems to watch the front door, arm the alarm from a phone, or get an alert when someone opens the garage. That comfort level matters. According to the Consumer Technology Association, smart home device adoption in the U.S. has grown steadily over the past several years as more households look for convenience and peace of mind in daily routines. Kitchens were an early entry point. Security and automation are often the next step once a household gets used to living with connected devices. **More Connected Devices Means More To Manage** There is a practical side to this trend that homeowners should not overlook. Every smart plug, smart oven, or voice assistant added to a home is another device on the network. That is not a reason to avoid smart tech, but it is a good reason to think about how those devices are managed and secured as a whole, rather than one gadget at a time. This is where a professionally installed and monitored system can make a real difference. Instead of juggling five different apps for five different gadgets, a system integrated through ADT can bring cameras, door and window sensors, smart locks, and yes, even compatible smart plugs or thermostats, into one dashboard with 24/7 professional monitoring behind it. It is less about replacing convenience and more about backing it up with a trained response if something goes wrong. **Convenience Should Not Outpace Protection** The appeal of an air fryer potato hack is obvious: less waiting, same result, better use of your evening. Homeowners want that same efficiency from their security setup. They do not want to fumble with a clunky app during an emergency or wonder whether a sensor is even online. That is the philosophy MFPGSecurity brings to every install. As an ADT Authorized Dealer, we help homeowners across the country combine the smart home conveniences they already enjoy with the kind of professionally monitored protection that responds when it counts. You can learn more about how we approach a full home setup on our /about-us page, and browse more explainers like this one in our /resources library. Kitchen trends will keep evolving, and so will the smart home. The households that get the most out of both are the ones who treat security as part of the same connected, well-planned system rather than an afterthought. If you are curious how your current smart devices could work alongside a monitored ADT system, our team at MFPGSecurity is happy to walk through it with you. Call 833-842-0818 to talk with a specialist about your home. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/baked-potato-air-fryer-recipe/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### Does using more smart kitchen devices make my home less secure? Not necessarily, but every connected device adds another point on your home network to manage. Using strong passwords, keeping firmware updated, and centralizing devices under one trusted system can help keep things simple and secure. ### Can ADT systems work alongside smart kitchen gadgets like air fryers or smart ovens? ADT systems are built around security devices like cameras, sensors, and smart locks, and many integrate with broader smart home platforms. A local MFPGSecurity specialist can walk you through which of your existing smart devices can work alongside a monitored system. ### Why are more homeowners adopting smart home technology? Convenience and time savings are big drivers, similar to the appeal of a faster air-fryer recipe. As people get comfortable with connected devices in the kitchen, many extend that comfort to smart security and automation throughout the home. ## Sources - CNET: The Baked Potato Method That Makes Waiting an Hour for the Oven Seem Absurd: https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/baked-potato-air-fryer-recipe/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.