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What's This Device?

newtonmj — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:07:25 GMT

I've a "Smart Hub 2". Within my list of connected devices there's, "ChristipleWatch" which I presume I have but I don't know what it is!

Any clues?

Re: What's This Device?

Les-Gibson — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:12:50 GMT

Could it be a complex noun meaning something like Christines Apple Watch?

Re: What's This Device?

newtonmj — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:57:09 GMT

That's really quite clever thank you, but unfortunately we don't have any Apple watches here - I suppose it could be an intruder. Do Apple Watches connect using Wi-Fi?

I tried a Google Search and found one mention deep in some code for a tracker which is a bit worrying.

Re: What's This Device?

licquorice — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:00:03 GMT

Look up the MAC address to find the manufacturer, might give you a clue. Whatever it is would need your wifi password to connect.

Re: What's This Device?

Les-Gibson — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:09:06 GMT

I don't have one either but my understanding is that they use Bluetooth first, Wi-Fi if the 'phone is beyond Bluetooth range and, if you have a data plan, they will also connect via the mobile network

Re: What's This Device?

newtonmj — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:32:37 GMT

The MAC Address is 26:A6:CF:28:45:0A lookup says no vendor found.

Re: What's This Device?

Les-Gibson — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:05:14 GMT

Made-up MAC. see https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211227

Re: What's This Device?

licquorice — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:07:40 GMT

.............and https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-setup-Wi-Fi-network/Private-Address-MAC-Randomisation-IOS14-Apple-devices-amp/td-p/2094768