[repler]

some of the newer WiFi setups have an IoT subnet that works like a guest network.

Worth using if your gear has it.

[loufe]

For those who know their stuff, setting up a dedicated VLAN for IoT and putting devices in it based on MAC addresses (allow or disallow lists) is a solid option as well and fun to learn.

[op00to]

I have a separate IOT vlan, but ensuring things like AirPlay work correctly is really, really, really annoying.

[philsnow]

I don't even want these devices making outgoing connections to the internet. I have my router drop all outgoing connection attempts from my IOT vlan. I can connect to the cameras etc on there from other VLANs but that's the only way packets get out.

[fragmede]

if my iot bed can talk to my iot camera, that's still not great. better than it talking to my NAS or laptop I suppose though

[alwa]

Sometimes this type of guest network can provide device isolation: devices can talk to the open internet, but not to anything else on the LAN.

[fargle]

you absolutely need to do this. we call it the "internet of shit VLAN".

[shiroiushi]

This takes on extra meaning when you consider my internet-connected automatic cat litter box.