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McAfee SHP (Android): Identify New Devices

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Article Number	000024516

Title	McAfee SHP (Android): Identify New Devices

URL Name	McAfee-SHP-Android-Identify-New-Devices

Summary	McAfee SHP (Android): Identify New Devices

Validation Status	Validated

Keywords

secure home platform, devices. manage, status, name, icon, edit, identify

Question

How do I identify new devices using the McAfee SHP app?

Answer

When a new device is connected to the network, it can be identified using the McAfee SHP (Secure Home Platform) app. Identifying the device is not necessary, but it does allows for easier management of the home network. This article provides steps for identifying a new device connected to the network.

Identifying a New Device

When a new device is connected, a notification will appear on the Home screen. Tap on Show. The Devices screen will appear.
Tap on the device to identify.
On the pop-up, tap on the name to give the device an identifiable name.

Tap the arrows to select the device type. Please refer to the comparison table below for the available device types, as well as the difference in how SHP protects each device type:

Devices	Block	Forget Device	Parental Controls	Device Status	Detect AV	Block Page on Device	Send Admin Notifications if Accesses Malicious Site
Generic	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Phone	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Tablet	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Mobile Device	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Desktop	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
Laptop	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	N
TV	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	Y	N
Game Console	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
IP Camera	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Smart Lighting	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Multimedia	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Thermostat	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y
Other IOT Devices	Y	Y	Y	Y	N	N	Y

Tap Done when finished.
A message appears on the Devices screen stating "Smart move! Your Internet's more secure." Tap on the X in the upper right corner to exit the Devices screen.
The Security Tips page now appears, with the message "All done, rockstar!" Tap the X in the upper right corner to return to the Home page.