Discover and control what data is collected about you by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The IoT is everywhere. It consists of a myriad of devices and technologies that collect data about us - from cameras with facial recognition, to smart speakers that record what we say, or sensors that track our whereabouts. The IoT Assistant app helps you discover what data is being collected about you and how it is used. This includes who is collecting it, who it is shared with, and whether there are any privacy controls. New privacy regulations around the world require people who deploy IoT technologies to disclose their data collection and use practices and to also give us some control over these practices such as opting in or out of them. The IoT Assistant app provides users with a single interface through which they can discover IoT data collection around them and access available privacy controls. The IoT Assistant app also allows you to receive customized notifications about data collection and use practices you want to be notified about and control the frequency of these notifications.
An IoT portal associated with the app (https://www.iotprivacy.io) is available to also publicize the presence of IoT technologies collecting our data, whether you are the administrator controlling that technology or a volunteer contributor. Once you have defined an entry for an IoT technology through our portal, IoT assistant app users can discover this IoT technology and its data collection and use practices.
We care about your privacy. You can find our privacy policy here:
www.iotprivacy.io/privacy-policy
IoT Assistant Positive Reviews
Requires Input by all to workThe app seems to work well, but will only work if individuals input IoT devices into the system. To enter devices you must go to their website and provide information about the device to be saved in their database that is then displayed on the app. For their experiment to work people and organizations need to devote time to enter IoT device(s) information..HaebyongVersion: 1.0.0
Love the new design!Seems like the devs worked out the bugs from previous versions of the app. Seems extremely buttery now..Ace ConsumerVersion: 1.2.13
Interesting ideaThe idea of the app is interesting, but it’s weird that I can’t add my device through the app…but the app is good though.Oh shouldVersion: 1.0.5
The web app + buttons do nothingThere’s no way to leave feedback in the app or report problems with it../r:b:Version: 1.2.3
Great concept!Great app! I was surprise to see how many IoT devices are around me….简直让人想不通Version: 1.0.5
Beautiful app!The interface is cute and clear.AliSunrise101Version: 1.0.5
AwesomeVery useful! Surprised to learn that So many cameras are around me..AntieBangbangVersion: 1.0.5
Nice app and concept!I couldn't see anything near me but after I zoomed out, I found a few things in Pittsburgh, including a ShotSpotter! I REALLY like the idea of having some control of my privacy and I hope there can be more locations available. BTW I was able to get the verification email in my gmail without an issue.Miss_hazelnutVersion: 1.0.1
No Option for Opting OutMost of the time the screen showing the map is displayed. However, there will be times when a different screen pops up, but that screen will disappear right when I start reading it..Target572047Version: 1.0.1
Attention:ladies & gentlemen:)Well......I understand the concept ,the app is fairly new ,and under continual development ,I foresee the app getting better,good luck guys...I really want this one to work,but right now it’s wasted space on my phone..SidtheJediVersion: 1.0.1
Amazing!Such an interesting concept, but even further, impeccable design! Love the chamelèon!.Adda200Version: 1.0.1
Useful appIt can help me peotect my privacy efficiently..紫巅草Version: 1.0.1
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IoT Assistant Negative Reviews
Interesting idea, poor dataThis is a very interesting idea and I had high hopes for it. However its data is extremely limited. Many times I have walked around Washington DC metro area and found surveillance cameras which this app has no idea about. The information seems quite dated and very limited..Jd2020Version: 1.2.8
HelpI just down loaded the app. I created an account, answered all the questions and read all the policies. When it goes to the web page i get—ERROR . I go back a page and asked to go through the same process kust to go to the web sit and get —ERROR again. Can you help me ?.Sweet little lady N TexasVersion: 1.1.5
"Privacy"Great in theory but an absolute bust in practice. Any legitimate privacy app/service shouldn't require identifiable user or location data and, if not, shouldn't be touted as such. The sharing of "research data" should be "opt-in" at a minimum; if its functionality depends on this data then the entire project needs to go back to the drawing board. The fact that it is funded by the Department of Defense is already dubious enough on its own..Bland grapeVersion: 1.0.1
Misleading app descriptionAwesome concept but description and article I found app in fail to mention this is built on others putting in information of iot devices they may see or know for sure, so far the app does not simply scan or find iot devices on its own.
App has a lot of potential.
I’d remove the association between the major university and professor that “made” this app at least for now, reflects poorly on them..Pensacola DLVersion: 1.0.1
DisappointedAfter the long and intense sign up process, I was very curious to see results. All I get is my location on a map. The previous reviewer said that everyone has to enter the information of devices...what is the point of this app then? There should be a user manual as well. When I first loaded the app, the map showed Nigeria...I grabbed a screenshot of this, now I am really shaking my head....?z:;$34Version: 1.0.1
MisleadingThis app says it can discover IOT when in actuality it can only search manually registered IOT devices. It has not discovery capability whatsoever.
Furthermore, what is to stop someone maliciously registering a camera IOT device and then registering it as a benign temperature sensor and placing it in a bathroom. Now people think it’s a benign sensor because of this app when it is actually recording them. False sense of security..VoIP User 99Version: 1.0.1
I Don’t Get ItOn one hand, after creating an account, it pinpointing my location on the map, making sure all the filters are active, then scrolling around my area, state, the country, then world; I can report there appears to be no tracking of any kind on the planet.
I feel so much better.
Hello? Is this thing on?.Paranoid developerVersion: 1.0.1
Really CMU? Crappy experience-expected betterIf this is what the best and brightest at CMU can produce then heaven help us! After the third go-around trying to sign up for an account I gave up. It throws you into an endless loop of signing up, verifying your email, then resetting your password. Not worth it, deleted the app and won’t ever check back..Don't Own an iPhone YetVersion: 1.0.1
Great Concept. Needs WorkPros: Easily the best way to make people more aware of how IoT devices impact their privacy. Brilliant idea.
Cons: Almost everything else. The signup process is inefficient. The interface is intuitive enough, but scrolling/opening menus/general interaction is noticeably choppy. The experience reminded me of a 8yo BlackBerry Z10 I got last year for free.
Whines: Sparse data so far. Expecting that to improve as adoption goes up.
System: 64GB iPhone SE. Fully updated, good WiFi connection..ProfessorGeexVersion: 1.0.1
A long ways to goDespite the bright shining new announcement - has a ways to go
So far - Impossible to do the required email verification.
These guys should really try out their app before sending it to the store!
Wait a few weeks and see..Sry12001Version: 1.0.1
Appears to be non-functional.Ignoring the blatantly user-hostile and privacy-hostile sign up process, what remains is an app that appears to do _nothing_ but locate your device on a map.
Or else there is no data collection happening _anywhere_ in the continental US.
Did anybody _test_ this before uploading it to Apple?.KirkkerekesVersion: 1.0.0
Provide WHAT?You’d think that a privacy app supported by the US Dept of Defense would offer to use Apple Sign In so that the user’s email would be kept hidden from the app developer and its research funders. But no. You’d be wrong. They want an actual email address from their privacy-minded users. SMH 🤷♂️.The MembershipVersion: 1.0.0
Didn’t seem to workWent through long process and app didn’t show any devices on map. I wonder if I was pranked here....W98799Version: 1.0.0
????Is this app actually live?.Teen lionVersion: 1.0.1
Doesn’t workI took this app into known surveillance areas and it doesn’t pick up anything.
The concept is. This actual working app doesn’t..DandbuilderVersion: 1.0.1
Blank mapI like the idea of the app but it doesn’t show ANY IoT devices on the map. I agree with the other review in that I’m feeling pranked..RuarchProtonVersion: 1.0.0
Map loads, then crashesApp doesn’t work. Won’t load. Crashes..--**Version: 1.0.1
Total garbageA total waste of a download. Does absolutely nothing but show a blank Google map no matter where I’m at in North America..LvtrkdrvrVersion: 1.0.1
Couldn’t get itCreated my account in the app. It sent a verification email that didn’t work.CraigomatixVersion: 1.0.0
A privacy app that requires registration = failRegistering and giving all my information to the app in the name of protecting my privacy. No thanks..BrainVersion: 1.0.0
Scam appOnly collects your information and location and does not scan for or display any IoT devices..Silian RailVersion: 1.0.0
Don’t useShowed nothing. Wonder if the data collected was only mine..MagnusblikstadVersion: 1.0.1
Won’t log me inCreated an account and then it just spins, spins ....FoulmudmammasVersion: 1.0.0
UselessZoomed in on Manhattan and nothing showed. Obviously this is junk..SimonnnnlVersion: 1.0.0
Literally funded by DoD and doesn’t work.Verification email doesn’t work. Oh yeah it’s also FUNDED by DARPA and the DoD..ZackieVersion: 1.0.0
App is uselessDoes not detect any devices near me!.Oettel75Version: 1.0.1
Verification emailDoesnt work!.Jamesjohnson1080Version: 1.0.0
Funded by DARPA ?!Ummm.... oh the irony.
The app is **literally funded by DARPA.**.Jock_ItchVersion: 1.0.1
Never Got Verification E-MailTried to get them to send it twice and didn’t get either one. I think this is an app to collect PII from unsuspecting individuals..WeibullguyVersion: 1.0.0
FailA:
After setting up account and verifying email app would not progress past set up screen and demanded that I
pause
goto :a.Purple_spudVersion: 1.0.1
Don't even attempt to loadProbably the worst implementation of an app I have ever seen. Can only conclude that it is a fake method to invade ones privacy.
App deletion made and any follow up emails blocked..Cam8898Version: 1.0.0
Basics failEven though I have set up an email and password, verified email, and able to log in via the web app, I find the app will not log in. App lacks any support contact to help this university to correct the problem..Hdhilgu58Version: 1.0.0
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