Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming more and more common in homes, making the security and privacy of these increasingly important. To investigate how the users’ security and privacy practices can be improved, it is necessary to understand the current everyday practices and what impacts these. In an interview study, this paper reveals that users’ practices are primarily influenced by the convenience offered by the IoT device, and the motivation and the effort required from the user to make themselves aware of the security requirements and enact change within their IoT ecosystem.