Home Services Should Include Your Network.
Your home is more connected than ever. Phones, laptops, tablets, streaming devices and smart-home technology all rely on the same internet connection. A VPN adds an important layer of privacy by encrypting supported internet traffic and helping conceal your public IP address while you browse.
Your Connection. More Private.
A secure VPN tunnel helps protect supported internet traffic as it travels from your device to the VPN provider.
The systems inside your home matter just as much as the exterior. Your digital connection is now part of everyday home life.
We Protect Our Homes in the Physical World. What About Online?
Locks, windows, lighting and home maintenance all play a role in keeping a household running smoothly. Today, your internet connection belongs on that list too.
Work, banking, streaming, shopping, communication and smart-home devices increasingly share the same digital environment.
A VPN creates an encrypted connection to its server, helping reduce exposure of your internet traffic on the local network.
Websites normally see the IP address associated with your internet connection. With a VPN active, they typically see the VPN server's IP instead.
One Simple Tool. Multiple Layers of Everyday Privacy.
Think of a VPN as another practical home technology tool. It doesn't replace good security habits, but it can make normal internet use more private.
Encrypt Your Connection
Supported internet traffic is encrypted between your device and the VPN service, adding privacy when data leaves your computer, phone or tablet.
Mask Your Public IP
A VPN can replace the public IP address websites see with the address of the VPN server you're connected through.
Use Public Wi-Fi More Privately
When you're away from home, a VPN can add encryption between your device and the VPN server while you're using coffee shop, hotel or airport Wi-Fi.
Protect More Than a Laptop
Many VPN services support phones, tablets and multiple computers, helping you maintain similar privacy habits across the devices you use most.
Limit Network Visibility
Your internet provider still knows you are connected to a VPN, but the encrypted tunnel can reduce visibility into the specific traffic being transmitted through it.
Make Privacy Easier
Once installed, a VPN can become a simple part of your normal internet routine instead of something that requires constant technical setup.
A More Private Path Between You and the Internet.
A VPN changes the route your supported internet traffic takes. Instead of connecting directly from your device to a website, the traffic first passes through an encrypted tunnel to the VPN provider.
Your Device Connects
You connect from your phone, computer or other supported device just as you normally would.
The VPN Creates an Encrypted Tunnel
Supported traffic is encrypted before traveling between your device and the VPN service.
The VPN Server Connects to the Website
Your request continues from the VPN server to its destination on the internet.
The Site Sees the VPN Server's IP
The destination generally sees the VPN server's public IP address rather than the public IP assigned to your home or device connection.
Your Home Network Does More Than Ever.
A typical household may use the internet all day without thinking about it. Work calls, shopping, entertainment, communication and financial activity all move through connected devices.
Adding a VPN to supported devices gives you another privacy tool for the digital side of your home.
Your IP Is Part of Your Digital Footprint.
Every normal internet connection uses an IP address. That address helps online services route information back to you and can reveal general network and geographic information.
When a VPN is active, most websites communicate with the VPN server instead. That means the server's public IP is normally visible rather than the one associated with your direct internet connection.
Home Protection Is Bigger Than Four Walls.
See What Changes When a VPN Is Active.
The difference is primarily about how traffic moves between your device and the internet.
A VPN Is a Privacy Tool — Not a Magic Shield.
Strong digital security works best in layers. A VPN can be an important layer, but homeowners should still use secure passwords, device updates, safe browsing habits and reputable security software where appropriate.
This applies to traffic traveling between your device and the VPN service.
Online destinations generally see the VPN server address while you're connected.
Malware, phishing, compromised passwords and unsafe downloads still require good security practices.
Accounts, cookies, browser fingerprints and other tracking methods may still identify or recognize users.
VPN Basics for Homeowners.
You shouldn't need a technical background to understand what you're adding to your home network.
A VPN creates an encrypted connection between your device and a VPN server. Your internet traffic then continues from that server to its destination, which also means most websites see the VPN server's public IP instead of your normal public IP.
That depends on how the VPN is installed. Some services are installed individually on supported devices, while certain router configurations can route compatible household traffic through a VPN. Device and service compatibility varies.
While connected, most websites and online services will normally see the VPN server's public IP address instead of the public IP associated with your direct connection.
Yes. A VPN and antivirus software address different risks. A VPN primarily adds connection privacy. It does not replace malware protection, software updates, strong passwords or careful browsing.
In many cases, yes. VPN apps commonly work on supported laptops, phones and tablets, so the same privacy tool can be used on other internet connections such as hotels, airports or coffee shops.
Some performance reduction is possible because traffic is encrypted and routed through an additional server. The effect depends on the VPN provider, server location, connection quality and device.
Make Your Home Network Part of Your Home Protection Plan.
From home improvement to connected living, Abode believes a modern home should work smarter. Add another layer of privacy to the devices and connections you use every day.
VPN capabilities vary by provider, device and configuration. VPN use does not guarantee anonymity, prevent all cyber threats or replace antivirus software, secure passwords, device updates and other recommended security practices.