How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk

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Amazon Sidewalk is a network that allows select devices to connect to others and pass signals. This way, you get long-range coverage and a better connection even when you’re not near your router. Although this automatically enabled feature is useful for many reasons, you may choose not to use it due to privacy concerns or any other issues.

If you’re interested in learning how to turn off Amazon Sidewalk, look no further. This article will provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to do it on different platforms.

How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk in the Alexa app on an iPhone

The Alexa app allows you to manage and control your smart home devices. If you want to disable Amazon Sidewalk using the Alexa app on your iPhone, here’s what you need to do:

1. Open the Alexa app.
   
2. Tap “More” in the bottom right corner.
   
3. Tap “Settings.”
   
4. Tap “Account Settings.”
   
5. Select “Amazon Sidewalk.”
   
6. Toggle the toggle button to disable it.
   

Advice: Before starting the steps, make sure your Alexa app is updated. If you don’t see Amazon Sidewalk in your Alexa app and you’re running the latest version, it’s because the device you’re using doesn’t support it.

How to disable Amazon Sidewalk in the Alexa app on an Android

You can control your smart devices through the Alexa app on your Android. One of the many options you can customize is to turn off Amazon Sidewalk. Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch the Alexa app.
   
2. Tap “More” in the bottom right corner.
   
3. Tap “Settings.”
   
4. Select “Account Settings.”
   
5. Play “Amazon Sidewalk.”
   
6. Toggle the toggle button to turn it off.
   

Only Echo speakers 3rd generation and later are compatible with Amazon Sidewalk. If you have an older speaker, you won’t see the option in the app. If you have a newer speaker but don’t see Amazon Sidewalk in your settings, check to see if the Alexa app is updated.

How to disable Amazon Sidewalk in the Alexa app on an iPad

If you want to disable Amazon Sidewalk in the Alexa app and you are using an iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap “More” in the bottom right corner.
3. Open configuration.”
4. Select “Account Settings.”
5. Play “Amazon Sidewalk.”
6. Toggle the switch to disable Amazon Sidewalk.

If you don’t see Amazon Sidewalk in your “Account Settings,” it’s because you have a device that doesn’t support it or the Alexa app isn’t updated.

How to disable Amazon Sidewalk in the Alexa app on PC

The desktop version of Alexa does not have the option to disable Amazon Sidewalk. If you don’t have a mobile phone or tablet with the Alexa app, you can turn off Amazon Sidewalk from Amazon website.

Follow these steps to do it:

1. Open your browser and go to Amazon. website.
   
2. Log in to your account.
   
3. Select the arrow next to “Accounts & Lists” in the top right corner.
   
4. Press “Manage your content and devices.”
   
5. Go to “Preferences.”
   
6. Select “Amazon Sidewalk.”
   
7. Press “Deactivate.”
   

How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on Ring

In addition to the Alexa app, you can use the Ring app to manage Amazon Sidewalk. This app works on multiple platforms and disabling Amazon Sidewalk is the same regardless of which platform you are using:

1. Open the Ring app.
2. Press the three lines in the upper left corner.
   
3. Select “Control Center.”
   
4. Press “Amazon Sidewalk.”
   
5. Change the slider next to “Sidewalk” and confirm your decision.
   

How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on Tile

Tile is the first third-party software compatible with Amazon Sidewalk. Tiles connect to other devices that connect to Amazon Sidewalk via Bluetooth. This way, more users will be able to help you track your devices thanks to a wider range.

Although Tile is integrated with Amazon Sidewalk, you can’t turn off this feature within the Tile app. For that, you will need to use Alexa. Before starting the steps, make sure Tile is connected to Alexa and all your Tiles are enabled.

Once you’ve established that everything is connected correctly, use the Alexa app to disable Amazon Sidewalk:

1. Open the Alexa app.
   
2. Select “More” in the lower right corner.
   
3. Go to “Settings”.
   
4. Tap “Account Settings.”
   
5. Play “Amazon Sidewalk.”
   
6. Toggle the toggle button to disable it.
   

How to turn off Amazon Sidewalk on Eero

Eero devices ensure a fast and reliable Internet connection in all areas of your home. Although eero’s parent company is Amazon, eero devices do not currently support Amazon Sidewalk.

Eero connects to your Amazon Connected Home which, in turn, allows you to control your network and devices within a single hub. You can pause Wi-Fi, search for a device, or turn off the LED lights on any eero.

If you want to disable Amazon Connected Home on eero, follow the instructions below:

1. Open the eero app.
2. Tap “Discover” at the bottom.
3. Tap “Amazon Connected Home.”
4. Select “Unlink Amazon” and confirm it.

Get off the Amazon sidewalk

Although it’s enabled automatically on supported devices, Amazon Sidewalk is not required and you can turn it off at any time. Amazon guarantees the privacy and security of users, but many are still skeptical about using this service. Fortunately, turning off Amazon Sidewalk is not difficult and can be done using the Alexa and Ring apps or the Amazon website.

We hope that this article has provided you with information on how to disable Amazon Sidewalk and that you have managed to do it regardless of the platform you are using.

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