Keep in mind, by its very nature the app enables your smart home devices (such as Alexa or Echo speakers) to communicate with other smart devices within your extended WiFi network.
Shared WiFi with “bridge devices”
The concept of Amazon Sidewalk is that it uses the 900 MHz spectrum, along with any Sidewalk Bridge device connections. All Echo devices will have Sidewalk as the default setting, which means these extension networks would automatically result.
Amazon says you are free to opt-out. If you choose, turn it off now before Sidewalk goes live.
How to disable Sidewalk
To get started open the “Amazon Alexa” app on your iPhone, iPad, or any Android device. Make sure you have the latest updated version.
- Go to the “More” tab at the bottom of your screen.
- Select the “Settings” option at the bottom of the list.
- Open the “Account Settings” menu, near the top of the page.
- Tap the “Amazon Sidewalk” selection.
- The “Amazon Sidewalk” brings up a box of info on the app. In the bottom right-hand corner is a toggle switch. Move it left and you disable the feature.
If you change your mind later, feel free to return to the “Amazon Sidewalk” screen to enable the app and opt-in again.
