Amazon Sidewalk is a low-bandwidth long-range wireless communication protocol developed by Amazon. It uses Bluetooth Low Energy for short distance communication, and 900 MHz LoRa and other frequencies for longer distances.
Should you turn off Amazon Sidewalk?
Amazon is trying to expand the network quickly by automatically turning on Sidewalk on all Echo and Ring devices currently in use. That means you have to opt out if you don't want your devices, and your home's internet, to be part of it.
How do I turn off Amazon Sidewalk?
How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on your Echo or Ring
- Open the Alexa app on your phone.
- Tap More in the lower right-hand corner of the app.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Account Settings.
- Tap Amazon Sidewalk.
- Switch Sidewalk off and exit out of the app.
