Concerned about privacy? You’re not alone. More people are raising eyebrows about who has access to their data, especially when it comes to surveillance cameras like Ring doorbells. The idea of your Ring videos being shared with law enforcement can be unsettling for some.
Now, Ring has partnerships with many police departments through its “Neighbors” app. This platform allows users to share video clips and receive local crime updates. But if you’re looking to opt out of Ring’s police partnerships, here’s how you can go about it:
Via the Ring App:
1. Open the Ring app on your smartphone.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner to access the main menu.
3. Choose Control Center from the list.
4. Find the section labeled Community Control and tap on it.
5. Tap on Video Requests. Here, you’ll see a list of police departments that could request video from your Ring devices.
6. Flip the toggle to turn off sharing. This will opt you out of receiving future video requests from local law enforcement.
Via the Neighbors App:
If you’re using the Neighbors app by Ring:
1. Open the Neighbors app.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Select Privacy Settings.
5. Find Law Enforcement Requests and toggle it off.
Remember, even if you turn off these features, it won’t remove any previously shared videos or automatically decline any active requests; you must do that manually. Also, this doesn’t stop law enforcement from contacting you directly; it only prevents them from doing so through the Ring/Neighbors platform.
Stay vigilant, protect your privacy and remember — you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to your data.