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Did not see this publicized anywhere but a family member sent me an article. You are opted in unless you opt out. May have until June 8th to opt out. See instructions below:

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2...neighbors/

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Last Edited by MozartA June 7, 2021 at 02:17 PM
Looks like if you don't have currently enabled Amazon Sidewalk devices, you won't have the option in your Alexa setting to turn it off(?)

So later on additional device become enabled, you need to turn off Amazon Sidewalk at that time??? Meaning if Amazon suddenly enable older gen Echo (or other device currently not in the list) to act as sidewalk, then at later time, the option to turn it off will be available and someone need to remind you to turn off sidewalk???

Or in the future you buy newer echo devices, then need to remind yourself to turn off sidewalk at that time....

Quote from purpledime18 :

OK. Find this.

What Devices Are Sidewalk Enabled?

As of June 2021, the following devices can act as Amazon Sidewalk bridges:

Ring Floodlight Cam (2019)
Ring Spotlight Cam Wired (2019)
Ring Spotlight Cam Mount (2019)
Echo (3rd gen and newer)
Echo Dot (3rd gen and newer)
Echo Dot for Kids (3rd gen and newer)
Echo Dot with Clock (3rd gen and newer)
Echo Plus (all generations)
Echo Show (2nd gen)
Echo Show 5, 8, 10 (all generations)
Echo Spot
Echo Studio
Echo Input
Echo Flex


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daffy90270
06-07-2021 at 11:55 AM.
06-07-2021 at 11:55 AM.
Quote from Nishiko :
... then in that case your affected device would be more vulnerable due to its intrinsic qualities not having anything extra to do with Sidewalk... and as I said if there is anything significant and material you can bet Amazon will have that fixed ASAP, because if people lose trust in sidewalk the whole thing is game over
What part of they(amazon) is activating your devices BLE to broadcast aren't you getting?
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pakman3k
06-07-2021 at 11:59 AM.
06-07-2021 at 11:59 AM.
I bet even if you opt out they'll still have you unknowingly enrolled
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anbu-black-ops
06-07-2021 at 12:04 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:04 PM.
Quote from Dr. J :
TLDR:

To turn the service off in the Alexa app, tap "More" in the lower right corner then Settings > Account Settings > Amazon Sidewalk. When you are on the Sidewalk page, simply turn the toggle switch next to "Enabled" to the off position.

In the Ring app, first tap the three lines in the upper left of the screen. Then tap Control Center > Sidewalk and tap the Sidewalk toggle switch. Confirm that you want to disable the service and you'll be all set.
Thanks. I was surprised Ring also has this feature.

Quote from sdtacos250 :
Ok... not a deal try another subforum
I only visit this part of the site so this post was really helpful. One of the few exceptions so more people can see it.
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eryeal
06-07-2021 at 12:04 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:04 PM.
Quote from Conformer101 :
That was the goal of posting it. I was hoping SD mods would leave in hot deals for longer so more people saw it. Unfortunately, few will see it where they moved it.
Yep they are a lot more strict now. I post the Masters Tickets lottery info every year in Hot Deals when it gets released, where it would get 100+ TU's and many members would actually win tickets. Now this year it gets moved immediately to this Consumer Awareness forum where it dies almost instantly.
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Conformer101
06-07-2021 at 12:06 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:06 PM.
Quote from eryeal :
Yep they are a lot more strict now. I post the Masters Tickets lottery info every year in Hot Deals when it gets released, where it would get 100+ TU's and many members would actually win tickets. Now this year it gets moved immediately to this Consumer Awareness forum where it dies almost instantly.
Not sure what they're thinking. This affects so many SD users.
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MozartA
06-07-2021 at 12:12 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:12 PM.
I only see "Guest Connect" in Amazon Alexa app setting.
The description said ...

Guests can temporarily join your devices to get personalized responses from their Alexa account
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funkmasterscizz
06-07-2021 at 12:14 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:14 PM.
Quote from peanutty :
Anyone else not seeing Sidewalk in the Ring app?

In the Ring app, first tap the three lines in the upper left of the screen. Then tap Control Center > Sidewalk and tap the Sidewalk toggle switch. Confirm that you want to disable the service and you'll be all set.
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jnemezis
06-07-2021 at 12:23 PM.

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06-07-2021 at 12:23 PM.
Why do I wanna share my paid Wi-Fi bandwidth with strangers for free?
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mcosf
06-07-2021 at 12:23 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:23 PM.
Quote from funkmasterscizz :
In the Ring app, first tap the three lines in the upper left of the screen. Then tap Control Center > Sidewalk and tap the Sidewalk toggle switch. Confirm that you want to disable the service and you'll be all set.

I have the sidewalk option, but clicking on it only shows my 3 devices but no option to disable...
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erictom
06-07-2021 at 12:25 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:25 PM.
can ring doorbell work on sidewalk if home internet down?
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Nishiko
06-07-2021 at 12:27 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:27 PM.
Quote from daffy90270 :
What part of they(amazon) is activating your devices BLE to broadcast aren't you getting?

why do you think the BLE is **only** turned on for Sidewalk?
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daffy90270
06-07-2021 at 12:36 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:36 PM.
Quote from Nishiko :
why do you think the BLE is **only** turned on for Sidewalk?
Agreed, but publicly broadcasting your BLE? Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
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Angel_Eater
06-07-2021 at 12:39 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:39 PM.
The general public should file a class action against Shitazon. Leaching my broadband free of charge? Suck it MF, you're one of the world's largest companies, PAY ME!!!
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Angel_Eater
06-07-2021 at 12:40 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:40 PM.
Quote from MozartA :
I only see "Guest Connect" in Amazon Alexa app setting.
The description said ...

Guests can temporarily join your devices to get personalized responses from their Alexa account

Update your App.
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astarbllr
06-07-2021 at 12:42 PM.
06-07-2021 at 12:42 PM.
Quote from fordy1227 :
Well, I clicked and it took 1 minute to actually open. So let it sit if you are seeing the same. It let me go through to toggle the on/off.

I tried it but don't even see a toggle. It just shows a list of eligible devices.
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