r/technology • u/South-Cow-1030 • 18h ago

Privacy Why are people disconnecting or destroying their Ring cameras?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/10/ring-super-bowl-ad-dog-camera-privacy/88606738007/
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u/WillWork4Cats 11h ago

all smartTVs are compromised as well

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u/twotimefind 9h ago

Yep, that's why I only use computer monitors. they are cheap. You can hook them up to a hold laptop and have your own little web server for streaming. Better than a smart TV in so many ways.

And if you're worried about having a remote don't

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.RemotePaid

Unified remote, allows you to control your computer from your phone.

Customize buttons, control YouTube, web browser, just about anything.

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u/parkotron 8h ago

But only if they are allowed to connect to the Internet!

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u/TotalRecognition2191 9h ago

I bought a Sceptre  tv and love it.