Since it is getting harder to find devices that aren&#x27;t &quot;smart&quot;, I&#x27;ve decided to stop worrying about it and simply not connect them to my network. I assume if they automatically search out unsecured wireless, I&#x27;ll be able to sue them, since accessing networks without permission is illegal.<p>As long as what I want them to do (be a refrigerator, a tv, or a thermostat) isn&#x27;t dependent on network connectivity, the &quot;smart&quot; device isn&#x27;t much of a threat.