Thursday, January 25, 2024

Police Can No Longer Request Ring Doorbell Videos via App

Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users
, marking an end to a feature that has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.

In a blog post on Wednesday, Ring said it will sunset the “Request for Assistance” tool, which allows police departments and other public safety agencies to request and receive video captured by the doorbell cameras through Ring’s Neighbors app. The company did not provide a reason for the change, which will be effective starting this week. more