I've googled several times and everything says go into the Alexa app

Although I have two working Echos, I can't find an Alexa app either on my phone or computer. I've been using the Echos for several years, but I don't remember using an app to get it set up. Pretty sure I was able to use my computer. I have opened Amazon and found my devices, but nothing about disabling this new spyware.

I have an app for Ring, but I've searched and cannot find anyway to disable Sidewalk on that app.

Should I go ahead and download an Alexa app onto my phone?

TIA

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Posted by Brisketeer

Texas

Member since Aug 2013

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Posted on 6/8/21 at 1:28 pm to blueridgeTiger

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Should I go ahead and download an Alexa app onto my phone?

Yes. That is where I disabled mine.

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Posted by Korkstand

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 6/8/21 at 1:38 pm to blueridgeTiger

Yes, install it and login with the Amazon account you used to set up your devices. In the app go to More>Settings>Account Settings>Amazon Sidewalk, and toggle to disabled.

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Posted by OldManRiver

Prairieville, LA

Member since Jan 2005

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Posted on 6/8/21 at 4:05 pm to blueridgeTiger

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I've been using the Echos for several years,

I believe Sidewalk is only enabled on various Ring devices and Echos made 2019 and later, so if your devices are older you won't see that option under Account Settings

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Posted by xXLSUXx

New Orleans, LA

Member since Oct 2010

10309 posts

Posted on 6/9/21 at 3:27 pm to blueridgeTiger

Guest connect is not the same as Sidewalk.

I'm running the latest Android and do not have the Sidewalk option. All of my Amazon devices are older generations that don't support it. So either they haven't rolled it out to all accounts yet, or it doesn't show up if you don't have an eligible device.

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Posted by Jimbeaux28