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MineralMan

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21. So, isn't security the reason to install one of those things?

Reply to Roland99 (Original post)

Thu Aug 29, 2019, 09:38 AM

Aug 2019

So, there's some UPS or Amazon thief in the neighborhood, something that is very, very common. Why wouldn't you want the cops to be able to access doorbell cameras to catch the thief, even if it wasn't your house where a package got stolen?

If you're doing something yourself that's illegal, like selling dope from your front door, I'd guess you wouldn't install a doorbell cam.

The cops don't have time to watch whatever you're doing or who visits you. They simply don't. They don't care, either.

Now, do I have a doorbell camera? Nope. I don't see a need for one.

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Ring Doorbell is spying for the police now... [View all] Roland99 Aug 2019 OP

If someone broke into my house Watchfoxheadexplodes Aug 2019 #1

You have to opt-in to do this, and if they request video from you you don't have to give it to them. cbdo2007 Aug 2019 #2

Mine sees my sidewalk and carport Watchfoxheadexplodes Aug 2019 #3

They should pay you for that access ecstatic Aug 2019 #9

Haha, exactly. I think people assume then that the cops are going to be watching them leaving and cbdo2007 Aug 2019 #10

Your naivete is as colossal as it is unfunny. DetlefK Aug 2019 #20

Privacy is dead. -nt CrispyQ Aug 2019 #4

Does the fact that you would have to approve them to access it still take away privacy? Sapient Donkey Aug 2019 #14

They say "secretly," but homeowners are allowed to opt out. cwydro Aug 2019 #5

Wait until entire apartment complexes have them. Lars39 Aug 2019 #6

I think people are crazy for hooking these up. Johnny2X2X Aug 2019 #7

These cameras should be free if that's the case. ecstatic Aug 2019 #8

Giant leap for police and amazon Timewas Aug 2019 #11

Who didn't see that one coming? Iggo Aug 2019 #12

If they can request a specific time and area... LiberalFighter Aug 2019 #13

They do go to the homeowner for permission onenote Aug 2019 #15

I thought Ring Bell sends an email requesting authorization. LiberalFighter Aug 2019 #16

Also, if it is in the cloud LiberalFighter Aug 2019 #17

Blink might be screwing around with that. Baitball Blogger Aug 2019 #18

Big Brother sees you. TeamPooka Aug 2019 #19

So, isn't security the reason to install one of those things? MineralMan Aug 2019 #21