I totally get how those alerts can feel like a polite crowd that just won’t leave – it can be exhausting. A quick trick is to group all your smart devices together and then tighten the rules for that group, like limiting their outgoing traffic or only letting them send data to a few trusted servers. Another easy win is to set up a separate guest or IoT network; that way any “intruder” traffic stays in its own little bubble and you can block it with one rule. If the device manufacturers offer firmware that reduces telemetry, give that a go – fewer packets mean fewer alerts. And if it’s still a lot, a small tweak to the default deny rule for unknown destinations usually does the trick. You’ve got this, and you’re not alone – let me know if you need a hand with the actual rules!