[Ohio-Talk] Amazon Information

[Maggie Stringer]

There is a lot of conversations about the new Amazon Sidewalk feature.
Here’s how Amazon Sidewalk works:
Alexa and Ring devices will connect to one another using a Sidewalk
Bridge to create a neighborhood mesh network. Amazon explains the
network will provide extra security to customers by keeping those
devices connected to the internet should your internet service be
interrupted. It will use a small amount of each home’s data network.
In other words, your neighbors will connect to your home network and
vice versa. Amazon explains the bandwidth isn’t enough for a neighbor
to use your WiFi for streaming and they won’t be able to access your
network for anything else. Amazon insists the new Sidewalk Bridges are
safe but how well it works will depend on customers’ trust.

If you want to turn it off, here is what to do:
1.	Open the Alexa app.
2.	In the bottom right-hand corner, tap on the More button.
3.	Swipe down and tap on Settings.
4.	Swipe to and tap on Account Settings.
5.	Swipe down and tap on Sidewalk.
6.	Swipe to the toggle switch and tap to disable.

All third-generation echo dots and higher have automatically been
enabled as of June 8. Any device that hasn’t opted out will join the
network. After opting out you may want to check it again to make sure
it is disabled.

If you have a Ring Doorbell paired to your Amazon device, you will
need to disable it there too. As of June 8th, only certain Ring models
have automatically enabled Sidewalk. If you want to opt out, here’s
what to do:
1.	Open the Ring app.
2.	In the top left corner, tap on the Open Draw (or Hamburger) button.
3.	Swipe down and tap on Control Center.
4.	Swipe down to Amazon Sidewalk.
5.	Tap the toggle switch to disable.

**Apple has their menu button labeled as Hamburger**

Any questions or if you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out.



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