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SheltieLover

(59,836 posts) Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:04 AM Jul 2020

Anyone using Ring cameras?

I have a neighbor (disgusting deplorable redneck) who has vandalized my AC unit.

I also have a Ring camera, but I have concerns regarding recent news about privacy.

Are Ring cameras safe for outdoor use?

TYIA!

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Anyone using Ring cameras? (Original Post) SheltieLover Jul 2020 OP

I think there are some that are made for outdoors. nt Laffy Kat Jul 2020 #1

Yes, this is what I have SheltieLover Jul 2020 #2

If it is installed on your property, I don't think it's an issue, Sheltie. Laffy Kat Jul 2020 #3

Ty Laffy! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #4

I have a Ring and it works okay Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #5

TY Sherman SheltieLover Jul 2020 #7

Here ya go... TreasonousBastard Jul 2020 #6

TY so much, TB! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #9

I have several DonaldsRump Jul 2020 #8

TY Very much, DR! SheltieLover Jul 2020 #10

Laffy Kat

(16,529 posts)

1. I think there are some that are made for outdoors. nt

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:19 AM

Jul 2020

SheltieLover

(59,836 posts)

2. Yes, this is what I have

Reply to Laffy Kat (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:23 AM

Jul 2020

It was given to me (new) to try to stop vandalism.

I am just wondering about wifi privacy issues.

Ty!

Laffy Kat

(16,529 posts)

3. If it is installed on your property, I don't think it's an issue, Sheltie.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:26 AM

Jul 2020

SheltieLover

(59,836 posts)

4. Ty Laffy!

Reply to Laffy Kat (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:34 AM

Jul 2020

There was some fairly recent news about wifi/ data hacks. Very confusing to me.

But AC is not optional here in this terrible swampy climate.

Ty again! ☺

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

5. I have a Ring and it works okay

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:38 AM

Jul 2020

But sometimes it doesn't pick up everything going on and is slow to get the feed going. Whatever system you choose be sure to add stickers and signs letting those who might be less than nice know that they are being recorded. Part of the benefit is the ability to deter folks from causing problems.

SheltieLover

(59,836 posts)

7. TY Sherman

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:41 AM

Jul 2020

Great idea.

I just want to live in peace. ☺

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

6. Here ya go...

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:39 AM

Jul 2020

It looks like most of the privacy concerns have been addressed, but not all.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/amazons-ring-finally-mandates-two-factor-authentication-on-all-accounts/

SheltieLover

(59,836 posts)

9. TY so much, TB!

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #6)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:43 AM

Jul 2020

Off to read. I'd read a couple of articles on this but I'm never sure.

Ty again!

DonaldsRump

(7,715 posts)

8. I have several

Reply to SheltieLover (Original post)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:42 AM

Jul 2020

Mainly outdoor, and a few indoor.

They work great. I think many of the security issues are dealt with by setting up two-factor authentication.

Their customer service is superb. Set up is generally very easy. Just make sure you have a strong wifi signal where you set up the camera.

SheltieLover

(59,836 posts)

10. TY Very much, DR!

Reply to DonaldsRump (Reply #8)

Fri Jul 3, 2020, 08:44 AM

Jul 2020

Happy to hear positive news!

Disconcerting to have neighbor do this to AC.

Ty again!

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