# Smart Kitchens, Smarter Homes: What Air Fryer Trends Tell Us About Connected Living > A viral CNET tip on air fryer fries is a fun reminder of how many connected gadgets now live in the modern kitchen. Here is why that matters for your home security and smart home setup. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/smart-kitchens-smarter-homes-what-air-fryer-trends-tell-us-about - Category: Industry News - Author: Amara Nwosu, Connectivity & Smart Hub Writer - Published: 2026-08-13 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: smart kitchen security, air fryer smart home, connected kitchen devices, smart home security, ADT smart home --- ## A Small Kitchen Story With a Bigger Point CNET recently published a short piece on how to get "other-worldly" fries out of an air fryer. The gist: a quick oil toss, the right temperature, a mid-cook shake, and patience for that last few minutes of crisping. It is a fun, practical read for anyone who owns one of the millions of air fryers now sitting on American countertops. We are not a kitchen appliance company, so we will not pretend to have deep opinions on frying technique. But the story caught our attention for a different reason. Air fryers, like so many kitchen gadgets today, are increasingly part of the connected home. Many models now come with app controls, voice assistant integration, and Wi-Fi connectivity so you can preheat from your phone or get a notification when your fries are done. That is a small example of a much bigger trend: the kitchen has quietly become one of the most "smart" rooms in the house. ## The Kitchen Is Now Part of Your Smart Home Footprint Think about what is plugged in and connected in a typical American kitchen these days. Smart ovens, connected refrigerators, Wi-Fi coffee makers, voice-activated speakers, and yes, app-enabled air fryers. Each one is a small computer with a network connection. That is convenient. It is also worth thinking about the same way you think about any other connected device in your home: what is it connected to, who can access it, and does it fit into a system you actually trust. At MFPGSecurity, we talk with homeowners every week who have a house full of smart gadgets that were never really set up to work together. A smart lock here, a video doorbell there, a kitchen device that syncs to its own app. It works, technically, but it is fragmented. There is no single view of what is happening in the home. ## Why a Unified System Beats a Pile of Gadgets This is where professionally installed and monitored home security earns its keep. As an ADT Authorized Dealer, we help homeowners bring their smart devices, security cameras, sensors, and locks into one coherent system with real monitoring behind it, not just an app that pings your phone. A connected air fryer telling you your fries are ready is a nice convenience. A connected security system that tells a live monitoring professional your back door opened at 2 a.m. is a different category of important. The value of a smart home platform is not just the gadgets themselves, it is having them organized, monitored, and backed by a response plan. If your kitchen is already smart, your entryways, windows, and outdoor spaces deserve the same level of thoughtfulness, arguably more. ## A Few Practical Takeaways for Connected Kitchens A couple of habits are worth adopting as more kitchen devices go online: - Use unique, strong passwords for each connected appliance's app, not the one you use everywhere else. - Keep firmware and app updates current, since manufacturers often patch security issues over time. - Consider putting smart appliances on a separate guest or IoT Wi-Fi network, separate from computers and security devices. - Periodically review which devices actually need to be connected. Not every gadget benefits from being online. None of this is meant to cause alarm about air fryers. It is simply a reminder that the smart home conversation extends well beyond cameras and locks, and it is worth having a clear-eyed view of your whole connected footprint. ## Where MFPGSecurity Fits In We built our business around helping homeowners make sense of that footprint, with ADT's professional monitoring as the backbone. If you want to see how your smart kitchen devices, doorbell cameras, and security sensors can work together instead of living in separate apps, our team can walk you through it. Curious how a professionally monitored system compares to a shelf full of standalone smart gadgets? Read more on our [homepage](/) or learn about our approach on the [About Us](/about-us) page, or call us at 833-842-0818 to talk through your setup. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/air-fryer-fries-are-good-these-easy-steps-make-them-other-wordly/)_ ## 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 ### Do smart kitchen appliances pose a real security risk? Any internet-connected device can be a potential entry point if it is not secured properly. The risk is usually low for something like an air fryer, but it is still smart to use strong passwords, keep firmware updated, and separate smart appliances onto their own Wi-Fi network. ### Should I connect my kitchen gadgets to the same network as my security cameras? Generally no. Many homeowners set up a separate guest or IoT network for lower-priority smart devices like kitchen appliances, keeping their security cameras, locks, and sensors on a more controlled network. ### Can ADT-monitored systems integrate with other smart home devices? ADT systems are designed to work with a range of smart home devices, including locks, lighting, and cameras, giving homeowners one connected platform backed by professional monitoring rather than a collection of separate apps. ### What is the main benefit of professional monitoring over just using smart home apps? Smart home apps can notify you of activity, but professional monitoring means trained staff can verify alerts and coordinate a response, including contacting emergency services, even if you do not see the notification right away. ## Sources - CNET: Air Fryer Fries Are Good. These Steps Make Them Other-Wordly: https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/air-fryer-fries-are-good-these-easy-steps-make-them-other-wordly/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.