How To Opt Out Of Amazon Sidewalk By Tyler Lee, on 06/29/2021 14:01 PDT
In May 2021, Amazon announced a new feature for its Sidewalk service in the form of WiFi sharing. Basically what this does is that it helps to keep Amazon’s network of products online and makes it easier to setup by sharing WiFi from participating homes in the neighborhood. Think of it like a giant mesh network for your entire neighborhood.
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It sounds great in theory, but for those advocating privacy, it feels like an invasion of privacy. Plus the fact that it is opt-out means that people who might not necessarily have agreed to it under normal circumstances wouldn’t know about it unless they were informed. Thankfully, it’s not that difficult to opt-out if you’re not keen, and here’s what you need to do.
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If you own an Amazon Echo Alexa voice assistant or Ring doorbell or camera, I’m hoping you’ve at least heard of a new technology from Amazon called Sidewalk, which is drawing a bit of controversy.
Amazon Sidewalk shares a small portion of your internet service with Amazon devices and third-party gadgets that partner with Amazon in areas outside your home.
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