Brendan SwiderDec 4, 2022

As I continue to accumulate more and more IoT devices, I am starting to rethink my network setup. I want to utilize the guest network features of my router, but was looking for advice on best practices. Devices include various Google Home devies, Phillips Hue, and various smart outlets, plugs, switches, etc

Can anyone provide some direction and suggestions on how to best network all these devices?

Show threadDan BrobergDec 4, 2022

@bswider I have ubiquiti equipment at home, so I do something like what's described in this video: https://youtu.be/vz3u6E3Fxi8

The devices that require internet access and some limited access to other devices on the network are more complicated (if they just need outside internet, can use guest network). I use VLANs with firewall rules blocking access in one direction or the other, allowing only certain ports, etc. I don't think most consumer routers allow for such advanced setups, unfortunately.

Part 2 | Ultimate Home Network 2021 | VLANs, Firewall Rules, and WiFi Networks for IoT UniFi 6.0

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Show threadBrendan SwiderDec 4, 2022
@dbroberg Thank you. I will look into this. Right now, all devices in the home are able to talk Google Home. This is how most of the automation and interaction of devices happens.
Show threadDan Broberg
@bswider what I did for Google Home control is have a separate VLAN for devices that are fairly restricted to what they can access, things like Google displays, speakers, Hue/lights, Sonos etc. And I have a port group for Google home ports and allow that into this VLAN. (I also have some other lights/switches that actually work over the internet - not local LAN access that I can also control by Google Home but don't require direct access. Those live on a separate guest VLAN.)
Dec 4, 2022 at 8:23pmWeb
Show threadDan BrobergDec 4, 2022
@bswider hmm, actually maybe that's for chromecast. I forget how Google home control works for these devices (could be internet too rather than local). Your post has made me realize I'm long overdue for making documentation and patching some weaknesses.
Show threadBrendan SwiderDec 6, 2022
@dbroberg
Glad to give you something to put on your to-do list for the holidays 😂