{"id":120536,"date":"2020-11-25T14:45:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T11:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-opt-out-of-amazon-sidewalk\/"},"modified":"2020-11-25T14:45:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T11:45:58","slug":"how-to-opt-out-of-amazon-sidewalk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-opt-out-of-amazon-sidewalk\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Opt-Out of Amazon Sidewalk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Opt-Out of Amazon Sidewalk&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-702485\">\n<div class=\"entry-content e-content\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-427363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/xstock-lede-amazon.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.q6UxaY30ms.png\" alt=\"amazon logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Amazon Sidewalk\u00a0is a wireless standard that has advantages over\u00a0a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. However, there are privacy concerns, as it enables your smart home devices (such as Echo and Alexa speakers) to communicate with others outside of your home. Here\u2019s how to opt-out of Sidewalk.<\/p>\n<p>First open the \u201cAmazon Alexa\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amazon-alexa\/id944011620?tag=hotoge-20\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amazon-alexa\/id944011620?tag=hotoge-20\">iPad<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">Android<\/a> device, and make sure it\u2019s been updated to the latest version. Next, tap the \u201cMore\u201d tab at the bottom of your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-702513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/500x500xsidewalk-1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.UNnq0uOJeR.png\" alt=\"Select the &quot;More&quot; tab at the bottom of the screen.\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select the \u201cSettings\u201d option found at the bottom of the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-702514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/500x500xsidewalk-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.beK8iN6PI4.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Settings&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Locate and open the \u201cAccount Settings\u201d menu, found near the top of the page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-702515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/500x500xsidewalk-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.-QcC_sFvGu.png\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Account Settings&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, tap the \u201cAmazon Sidewalk\u201d listing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-702516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/500x500xsidewalk-4.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1_kWLBDuCf.png\" alt=\"Select &quot;Amazon Sidewalk&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find more information on the Amazon Sidewalk feature. If the switch on the Amazon Sidewalk toggle is to the left, you\u2019ve opted out of Sidewalk. If it\u2019s not, tap the toggle to disable the feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xtoggle-off-amazon-sidewalk-fixed.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.AeaYuoVHK-.png\" alt=\"Toggle off the &quot;Amazon Sidewalk&quot; option\" width=\"338\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the future, if you\u2019d like to opt back in, simply tap the toggle again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>A New Wireless Standard: What Is Amazon Sidewalk?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content --><br \/>\n<!-- .entry-footer --><\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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