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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/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2...neighbors/
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Last Edited by MozartA
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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....
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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....
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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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Every criticism I've seen is based on FUD that can be easily dispelled by looking at the white paper.
For Apple, they have this "Find My" network (allow stranger's iphone/ipad/Mac, etc to communicate with Apple server) and make it so that if you don't turn it on, you won't be able to find your iphone/ipad/Mac if you lose it or someone stole it, etc.
Samsung also has similar thing for SmartTag and 'Find My Mobile' service
https://www.samsung.com/levant/ap...my-mobile/
Samsung and Apple already "sharing" your cellphone data to strangers' device and no one complain because of the benefit. So what does Amazon device has? Why would I want to turn that on for Echo (may be the only Amazon sidewalk enabled device most people have) which usually just stationary at home and don't need to find them?
Not true. Police can request you share video if there was a possible crime committed, but they can't access it without your consent.
* What if we have both in US + outside US?
* Can we still opt out - now - given the date passed?
* How would this apply to devices purchased?
PS: How can this be automatic and time bound without our consent.
No. You need your own WiFi. Sidewalk is only a backup network for Ring.