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pecosbob

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

Reply to Cattledog (Original post)

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 03:03 PM

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Been more than a few cases already reported.

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

Good for you! SheltieLover Yesterday #1

I remember hearing something about this Renew Deal Yesterday #2

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

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

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

Fairly easy to install your own camera/security system that isn't open to law enforcement indusurb Yesterday #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 Yesterday #8

esp the littlle dogs. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #16

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

indeed AllaN01Bear Yesterday #24

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

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

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

Same for me and my husband, my dear GoodRaisin! CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #12

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

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

I received Ring for door and garage from txwhitedove Yesterday #15

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

What is recommended then? Chicagogrl1 Yesterday #19

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

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

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

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

What about Blink? Are they accessing that? Pachamama Yesterday #26

Watch out for cities using this now catchnrelease Yesterday #27

My understanding is that they cannot share your video foot oldmanlynn 23 hrs ago #28

You're very trusting SamuelTheThird 23 hrs ago #30

You actually have to opt out FHRRK 17 hrs ago #32

My ring camera battery is frozen right now. milestogo 23 hrs ago #29

Why does **EVERYTHING** have to be connected to the Internet ?? Most of the time, it's not needed. eppur_se_muova 17 hrs ago #31

Also, fuck Flock. progressoid 6 hrs ago #33