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QueerDuck

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23. We have a Ring doorbell, and a dozen Ring cameras, and Ring home security system as well.

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 04:33 PM

Jan 22

We have no plans to cancel it. It suits our needs just fine and at a good price.

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Just canceled my Ring Doorbell plan. [View all] Cattledog Jan 22 OP

Good for you! SheltieLover Jan 22 #1

I remember hearing something about this Renew Deal Jan 22 #2

And yet that opt out would not guarantee that law enforcement would not have access. RockRaven Jan 22 #4

Thanks. Just posted to my local Nextdoor. nt Nittersing Jan 22 #3

Glad we never got a ring system. Or nest. mwmisses4289 Jan 22 #5

Fairly easy to install your own camera/security system that isn't open to law enforcement indusurb Jan 22 #6

This. We have cameras on a closed circuit sytem. Also, a GSD/Begian Mal, a rat terrier/Jack Russell mix and a toy poodle ms liberty Jan 22 #8

esp the littlle dogs. AllaN01Bear Jan 22 #16

Yea, they all think they're direwolves ms liberty Jan 22 #17

indeed AllaN01Bear Jan 22 #24

I would never want Alexia! get the red out Jan 22 #21

GOOD. RING is nothing but a surveillance mechanism for you as much as for outsiders. ancianita Jan 22 #7

I never got one. Don't need it because I don't answer the door. GoodRaisin Jan 22 #9

Same for me and my husband, my dear GoodRaisin! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 22 #11

If you opt out with ring or Flock can't they just get a warrant? DIY seems like the way to go nt mitch96 Jan 22 #10

Everyone with Ring Doorbell should do what you did due to sharing with ICE. If that were to happen Ring would have to Fil1957 Jan 22 #12

Keep waiting for Vivent to do the same thing. BlueKentuckyGirl Jan 22 #13

Even if you opt out, Flock data is already being abused by rogue LEOs and anyone with enough moxie to hack in. pecosbob Jan 22 #14

I received Ring for door and garage from txwhitedove Jan 22 #15

Only if you don't set up an account with Ring. LittleGirl Jan 22 #18

What is recommended then? Chicagogrl1 Jan 22 #19

I changed mine a while back get the red out Jan 22 #20

I was excited to purchase a NEST thermostat. When I found out that NEST is owned by Google, I said forget it ... aggiesal Jan 22 #22

We have a Ring doorbell, and a dozen Ring cameras, and Ring home security system as well. QueerDuck Jan 22 #23

My Ring doorbell footage was actually used in a murder investigation. Initech Jan 22 #25

What about Blink? Are they accessing that? Pachamama Jan 22 #26

Watch out for cities using this now catchnrelease Jan 22 #27

My understanding is that they cannot share your video foot oldmanlynn Jan 22 #28

You're very trusting SamuelTheThird Jan 22 #30

You actually have to opt out FHRRK Jan 23 #32

My ring camera battery is frozen right now. milestogo Jan 22 #29

Why does **EVERYTHING** have to be connected to the Internet ?? Most of the time, it's not needed. eppur_se_muova Jan 23 #31

Also, fuck Flock. progressoid Jan 23 #33