What Your New Smart Dishwasher Has to Do With Home Security
CNET recently published its annual roundup of the best dishwashers for 2026, comparing top models on cleaning performance, noise levels, capacity, and price. It is a genuinely useful buying guide for anyone shopping for a new appliance. But buried in the fine print of nearly every top pick is a detail that caught our attention here at MFPGSecurity: most of the highest rated dishwashers on the list now come with Wi-Fi connectivity, app controls, and smart home integration.
That is not a knock on the dishwashers. Being able to start a cycle from your phone or get a notification when the rinse aid is low is genuinely convenient. But it is one more sign of a trend we track closely: almost every appliance in the modern home is becoming a connected device, whether homeowners think about it that way or not.
Why a dishwasher is a security story
At MFPGSecurity, we spend our days thinking about how to keep homes safe, and increasingly that means thinking beyond doors, windows, and cameras. Every smart appliance you add to your home network, from a dishwasher to a fridge to a robot vacuum, is a small computer with an internet connection. Each one is a potential entry point if it is not set up correctly.
This does not mean homeowners should avoid smart appliances. It means the smart home and the secure home need to be planned together, not treated as separate projects. A few basics go a long way:
- Keep smart appliances on their own guest network, separate from computers and security devices.
- Change default passwords on any app-controlled device the moment you set it up.
- Keep firmware updated, since manufacturers regularly patch vulnerabilities.
- Review what data each app collects and whether you actually need those permissions.
Where professional monitoring fits in
This is exactly why we believe a professionally installed and monitored security system, like the ADT-powered systems we install as an authorized dealer, plays such an important role in a connected home. A smart dishwasher can tell you the wash cycle is done. It cannot tell you someone just opened your back door, and it is not built with the redundancy or monitoring backbone that a real security system has.
When your locks, cameras, sensors, and appliances all live on the same home network, having a security system with professional monitoring gives you a layer of protection that does not depend on your phone battery, your Wi-Fi staying up, or you remembering to check an app. If your internet goes down because your dishwasher's software update caused a hiccup, your monitored alarm and cameras should still be working to protect what matters most.
We talk more about how to think through a full smart home setup, appliances included, on our resources page and in our breakdown of smart home automation basics. If you are curious about how MFPGSecurity approaches these projects as a local ADT Authorized Dealer, our About Us page has the full story.
The bottom line
CNET's dishwasher guide is a great resource if you are appliance shopping. But it is also a small reminder of a bigger shift: your home is quietly filling up with connected devices, and your security plan should keep pace with your kitchen upgrades. If you want a second opinion on how your smart devices and your security system should work together, give us a call at 833-842-0818. We are happy to walk through it with you, no pressure, no sales pitch.
Source: www.cnet.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do smart appliances like dishwashers actually pose a security risk?
They can, if set up carelessly. Any Wi-Fi connected device is a potential entry point to your home network. The risk is manageable with basic steps like strong passwords, a separate guest network, and regular firmware updates.
Should I put my smart dishwasher on the same network as my security cameras?
We generally recommend keeping security devices like cameras and alarm sensors on a separate network or VLAN from general smart appliances, so a compromised appliance cannot easily reach your security system.
Does ADT monitoring depend on my home Wi-Fi staying up?
Professionally installed ADT systems are typically designed with backup communication paths, so your monitoring can continue working even if your home internet has an issue, which is different from most single app-controlled appliances.
Can MFPGSecurity help me plan a full smart home, not just security devices?
Yes. As an ADT Authorized Dealer, we regularly help homeowners think through how cameras, locks, sensors, and other smart devices fit together safely. Call 833-842-0818 to talk through your specific setup.