How to Stop Amazon Sidewalk from Using Your Internet Bandwidth

Learn how to disable Amazon Sidewalk and prevent Amazon devices from using your internet connection with simple steps via the Alexa app.

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To stop Amazon from using your internet, disable the Amazon Sidewalk feature on your devices: Open the Alexa app > More > Settings > Account Settings > Amazon Sidewalk > Toggle off. This stops Amazon devices from sharing a portion of your internet bandwidth.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Amazon Sidewalk and how does it use my internet? Amazon Sidewalk is a shared network that uses a small portion of your internet bandwidth to help devices like Echo and Ring work better, extending coverage beyond your home.
  2. Will disabling Amazon Sidewalk affect my device performance? Disabling Amazon Sidewalk stops bandwidth sharing but may reduce the range and connectivity benefits for your supported Amazon devices.
  3. How can I disable Amazon Sidewalk on my Amazon devices? Open the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > Account Settings > Amazon Sidewalk, then toggle the feature off to stop Amazon from using your internet.
  4. Is it safe to disable Amazon Sidewalk? Yes, disabling Amazon Sidewalk only stops bandwidth sharing and does not affect your device’s core functions or security.

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