HouseCall for Home Networks

When it comes to security, you can never be too careful—especially with your home network. This network connects all sorts of devices like personal computers, laptops, TVs, storage units, tablets, smartphones, printers, and more. HouseCall for Home Networks from Trend Micro is here to help. It uses a powerful antivirus engine to find potential risks in your network and gives you tips on how to fix any vulnerabilities that might lead to data leaks.

What Does HouseCall Do?

So, what exactly does Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks do? Well, it scans all the active devices linked to your local network and checks their security status.

This Isn't Your Full-Time Antivirus

Just a heads-up: this application isn’t meant to replace a full-time antivirus solution. Instead, it’s designed to see if the devices on your home network are at risk of outside attacks or have any chance of leaking data.

Make Sure Everything's On

Keep in mind that HouseCall can't check devices that are turned off. So before you kick off a scan, make sure all your home network gadgets are powered up.

How Long Does It Take?

The scan usually doesn't take long; however, the time depends on how many devices HouseCall finds. It can detect routers, Windows and Mac PCs, phones and iPads, TVs, NAS devices, printers, audio equipment, IP cameras, home theaters—pretty much everything! For each device found, it shows the IP and MAC addresses along with the hostname and manufacturer details. Plus, you can even edit some of this info if needed! If there's no security risk detected for a device, you'll see a little check sign above it.

A Quick Security Checkup

Trend Micro HouseCall for Home Networks provides an easy way to check for security flaws across all your private network devices. If it spots a vulnerability—like a device still using its default factory password—it will suggest ways to fix the issue. Unfortunately though, there aren't many examples listed about what specific risks HouseCall could identify or provide advice on; having more details would really help users understand what this app is capable of!

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