Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

HR 538, the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, requires manufacturers to clearly disclose whether internet-connected consumer products (like smart speakers or home security devices) contain a built-in camera or microphone. This directly affects manufacturers of such devices, excluding phones, laptops, dedicated cameras, or devices specifically marketed as having recording capabilities. The bill mandates this disclosure through plain language on product labels or websites, with enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under existing laws. The FTC must issue compliance guidance within 180 days of the law's passage, and the requirement applies only to devices manufactured after that guidance is issued.