If you or someone you know is thinking of buying a Ring doorbell camera—or already has one—here are 10 tips to consider, and an extra not in our post:
1. You are not the only one who can access your footage.
2. Ring’s system is likely to make you paranoid. eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
1. You are not the only one who can access your footage.
2. Ring’s system is likely to make you paranoid. eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
3. Bad actors have used Ring cameras to look in homes and talk to children.
4. There is no conclusive evidence that Ring cameras prevent crime.
eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
4. There is no conclusive evidence that Ring cameras prevent crime.
eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
Already own a Ring camera? Here are a few more tips, with detailed info in our post.
5. Don’t point your Ring camera at anyone’s property but your own.
6. Tell police to get a warrant.
7. Use strong passwords and unique usernames.
eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
5. Don’t point your Ring camera at anyone’s property but your own.
6. Tell police to get a warrant.
7. Use strong passwords and unique usernames.
eff.org/deeplinks/2020…
And of course:
8. Delete Ring camera footage as often as you can.
9. Take steps to limit third-party trackers.
10. Don’t let surveillance convince you everyone is “suspicious.”
11. Add two-factor authentication to your account: theverge.com/2019/12/19/210…
8. Delete Ring camera footage as often as you can.
9. Take steps to limit third-party trackers.
10. Don’t let surveillance convince you everyone is “suspicious.”
11. Add two-factor authentication to your account: theverge.com/2019/12/19/210…
