Authored by Tianrui Hu, Daniel J. Dubois, and David Choffnes, Northeastern University | November 2024

This study assesses IPv6 functionality in 93 consumer IoT devices and finds that only 8.6% are fully operational in IPv6-only networks. Key issues include DNS failures and persistent device identifiers. While smart TVs and speakers fared better, many home automation devices struggled. The research calls for greater IPv6 compatibility to support scalable and privacy-conscious smart home infrastructure.

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