By downloading the Aiwit app and holding a button, an intruder near the house can pair the door lock with his phone and take control. And anyone with the doorbell serial number can access the recordings remotely; There is no need for a password. The doorbell didn’t even encrypt its Wi-Fi and IP address.
Eken has released a firmware update that fixes these critical vulnerabilities. If you own their products, check the firmware version via Aiwit app; It needs to be 2.4.1 or higher to ensure security.
The Consumer Reports investigation prompted the FCC to investigate the regulatory practices of Amazon, Sears, Shein, Temu and Walmart, which sell these vulnerable doorbells. Many retailers, including Amazon, have discontinued these doorbells.
Source: Ferra
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