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But a recent CNN article revealed that Amazon wants to turn homeowners doorbells into facial recognition devices using their Rekogntion software. "An Amazon patent application which was made public on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website, describes how a network of cameras could work together with facial recognition technology to identify people. "Law enforcement requests are easy to reject in theory. In person, they're a bit more difficult. But this is the ecosystem Amazon is building. Most of us still associate Amazon with free shipping and VOD, but the company really wants a piece of the government action. Whatever it hasn't tied up in hosting and storage, it's looking to collect via surveillance tech. Amazon is selling as much facial recognition software as it can to law enforcement agencies despite recent controversies and now it's hoping its home products will attract more subsidized deployments. Local law enforcement provides the public with cheap or free doorbell cameras and swings by for the footage whenever needed. Who isn't going to feel obligated to hand this over to the cops when they come asking?As the EFF's Dave Maass points out, if cops wanted to outfit a ton of homes with surveillance cameras they could access at any time, there would be some pushback. But frame it as a giveaway with an eye on home security, and people will gladly sign up to turn Everytown, USA into London.

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01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

We tested the Door View Cam earlier this year and were impressed by the fact it'll require no drilling into the door or its frame, and it's entirely battery operated. Finally, renters – often young and tech savvy – can become video doorbell owners, too, and see who's knocking at their front door. Here's what we found when trying out the new doorbell. Ring Door View Cam price and release dateThe Ring Door View Cam has a 1080p resolution, is powered by a battery, and cost $199 / £179 at launch, which puts it on the same level as Ring's best selling Ring Video Doorbell 2. What's the difference?The Video Doorbell 2 requires drilling and doesn't have some of the peephole specific features we'll talk about in a second. It's priced the same as the Ring Video Doorbell 2We will note that the Ring Video Doorbell Pro is still superior with support for 5. 0GHz Wi Fi in addition to 2. 4GHz, offering cleaner high bandwidth video. But it costs more and it's one of Ring's hardwire only configurations. It's a bit more complicated to install, even if you're allowed to drill into your door or door frame. The Ring Door View Cam release date has been and gone in the US, UK and much of Europe, although we're still waiting on information for the rest of the world.

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01.14.2007 | 16 Comments

"It diligently recognized every entrance and exit from the door—including those from a dog. " Each kit also includes a free 30 day trial to Ring's cloud video recording platform so you can save, review, and share captured videos. It's compatible with standard operating systems iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows and it comes with two faceplates in different metallic colors Satin Nickel and Venetian. Just like the Ring Video Doorbell 2, the Pro option outputs 1080p HD video and is compatible with IOS, Android, and Windows devices—plus, it works with Amazon Alexa. The device is also weather resistant and comes with four sleek interchangeable faceplates Satin Black, Satin Nickel, Dark Bronze, and Satin White. Its setup process does, however, require hard wiring; while this is simple enough for novice DIYers, you can also opt for professional installation for an extra fee. After the doorbell is connected, you'll be able to keep an eye on your entrance and chat with visitors from anywhere. Whenever the doorbell rings or is triggered by motion, you'll receive an instant alert. Plus, as our tester points out, its a big bonus is that you can customizable its motion detection: "It's as easy as dragging and dropping points on the screen to create a map of your yard or property," he explained. "It did wonders to cut down on unnecessary notifications on our end. " If you opt for Ring's cloud recording service there's a 30 day free trial you'll be able to save and share any video the doorbell recorded.