Amazon's experimental wireless mesh networking turns users into guinea pigs. If you use Alexa, Echo, or many other Amazon devices, you have only 10 …
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How to Opt Out of Amazon's Massive Neighborhood Wireless Network
Amazon's Sidewalk service will launch on June 8, creating a wireless network connected by nearby Amazon-enabled devices. It taps into a small portion of the Wi-Fi bandwidth from Alexa smart speakers, Ring security cameras, Tile smart trackers and other gadgets to help power a wireless mesh network for the entire neighborhood. Amazon says it has security in place to protect people's privacy, but here's how you can opt out before it goes live.
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