@cableghost,

Great Idea, I will pass this onto the team for consideration. My one concern would be whether IoT devices are able to connect to or be set up using a hidden SSID. IoT devices seem to be so finicky with their network settings that it may cause problems for some devices. Either way, I am forwarding the request as it would be nice to have as an option for networks with devices that can support the hidden SSID,

Another thing to consider is that the Deco System uses HomeShield, which has protections for all your IoT devices, meaning that the Deco will automatically stop any traffic that it identifies as malicious or is attempting to intrude on other devices using your IoT devices. While it isn't a catch-all, the feature will help to protect your devices and network beyond what normal routers and firewalls provide.

  @cableghost @JuanGaVS @lfnmh0 @cyberminister 

It has been brought to our teams as a recommendation for future updates, but I do have a few concerns that may prevent a feature like this from seeing the light of day. Firstly, I believe that a majority of IoT devices do not allow for connecting to a Hidden SSID, while it may be possible to hide it after a device is set up, hiding the SSID will prevent a device from being configured in the first place.

Have you used your IoT devices with a hidden network before? What was your experience?

  @lfnmh0 @DavidA123 

Thanks for the additional information, any examples or use cases makes it far easier for our team and R&D team to flush out the full implications of adding a feature. I will make sure to continue adding to the request.

While the feature, as long as unhinding and hiding the SSID functions properly, will only add functionality and benefits, our teams do also need to consider the problems that a setting like this may cause for less tech-savvy users and how it could be best implemented to avoid confusion or problems.