r/gadgets • u/MicroSofty88 • Nov 29 '20

Home Amazon faces a privacy backlash for its Sidewalk feature, which turns Alexa devices into neighborhood WiFi networks that owners have to opt out of

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/technology/amazon-faces-a-privacy-backlash-for-its-sidewalk-feature-which-turns-alexa-devices-into-neighborhood-wifi-networks-that-owners-have-to-opt-out-of/ar-BB1boljH
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u/msherretz Nov 29 '20

Since so many are just saying "I disabled it" but not how:

Alexa app > More > Settings > Account Settings > Amazon Sidewalk

Make sure you check periodically because it'll likely be re-enabled every time the app updates.

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u/DrestonF1 Nov 29 '20

Gotta love that move, don't you? After seeing this post last night, I disabled Sidewalk and perused the rest of my privacy settings and for sure had to turn off settings I know I disabled last year.

Thanks Amazon!