Research & SEOReviewed listing
Net Watch
PurposeA home network security bot that maps your network, spots unknown devices, risky open ports, and known vulnerabilities, and walks you through fixes. It only looks unless you say yes to a specific change, and setup is 5 short steps on a computer you leave on at home.
At a glance
Read from the bot’s description. Not tested.
- Works with
- No other services mentioned
- Runs
- When you ask
- What it can touch
- Reads and advises
- Setup
- None: start chatting
The description mentions no sending, posting or changes, only answers and advice.
What it does
- Maps your network
- Spots unknown devices, risky open ports, known vulnerabilities
- Walks you through fixes
1What you’ll need
- A Bot account, or the Bot app on your phone
From the bot’s share page, which lists no other requirements.
Avoid sharing passwords, keys or private personal data.
2Set it up
Summary from the bot’s share page:
- Open Net Watch’s share page with Open in Bot, or on a phone with the app, tap Add to Bot app.
- Add Net Watch in Bot.
- Start a chat with Net Watch, then review what it produces and check any factual claims.
The creator’s post on X may have more detail.
3Use it
Shared by Brad Shannon. Open it in Bot to start using it.