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New 'Amazon Sidewalk' feature automatically shares your internet connection

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Published  June 1, 2021 7:29pm CDT
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New Amazon feature automatically sharing your internet connection

There's a new Amazon feature that will automatically share your Internet connection. Looking to opt-out of the feature, we've got the details.

Amazon has launched a new feature called Sidewalk, that automatically shares your internet connection with your neighbors in hopes that it'll help your Amazon devices work better. 

The company wants to make a network that keeps your devices running even if your WiFi connection goes out. 

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Amazon is promising multiple layers of privacy and security to ensure your personal info isn't at risk but you do have the option to opt-out.

Here's how you can opt-out:

- Open Alexa app.
-Under "more," select "settings."
-Then "account settings."
-You'll see an option for "Amazon Sidewalk"
-Click that, and disable the feature.

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You can only do this through the Alexa app.