Ending 3G Service Sparks Fears of an 'Alarmaggedon'

[Ron Obvious]

44. I've used WiFi security cameras as well

But those cameras were on our own network, which I made accessible from the outside through port forwarding. I don't think that's generally what's considered to be the Internet of Things, though, which seems to involve 3d parties controlling and maintaining your equipment, at least as an intermediary.

For me, the moment of clarity came when I bought a Ring doorbell. I liked the idea of having a camera by the front door which I could check before opening the door. However, I found out that it required a subscription to a service to access the camera images. That's where I opted out.

I thought the idea ludicrous that I would have to subscribe and pay money to a third party to be able to get the data from my own equipment. Additionally, that third party had the right to view and share those images as they saw fit. No thanks.

I understand that a lot of people wouldn't have the tech savy or interest to manage those devices themselves, but I do. I want to be the one in sole control of my own equipment. Call me a paranoid control freak.