One of the newest smart device that has been introduced into our society is the Ring Doorbell. The purpose of this device is to be able to see who is at your doorbell, and also to ensure no one is stealing your packages. With privacy concerns regarding other smart devices, you might be wondering, should I be concerned about this as well? The answer is, like other smart devices there are positives and negatives.
The positives of the Ring Doorbell are:
- you are able to answer your doorbell through your phone
- You can see who is at your door at all times (YAY, no more having to answer solicitors!)
- You do not have to change batteries
- It can collect with your Alexa
The negatives of the Ring Doorbell are:
- there are no restrictions on sharing data with third parties
- potential privacy vulnerabilities since it is connected to home WiFi
- high cost
When looking at the positive and negatives there are more positives than negatives, but looking at the context of each one is when you have to decide what is important to you? The main takeaway you should know is yes it will make your life easier, but it also does open doors for hackers. So, what did you decide?
LIS 4022 Spring 2020 