Amazon is starting a new service that connects up all its smart speakers and devices into one giant network in order to extend their range of operation. — Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa
SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon is connecting its devices in US households into an almost nationwide wireless network. The project, called Sidewalk, was announced several years ago, but the tech giant announced in late March that it is opening the network to external developers.
The Sidewalk network is created by connecting smart devices like Amazon's Echo speakers and Ring brand security cameras connect to each other, but only if the device owners agree.
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