Amazon devices to start sharing connections with neighbors

After months of testing Amazon is launching Sidewalk, a shared network that will connect Amazon-enabled smart devices.

Amazon Sidewalk, which is set to debut on June 8, is a low-bandwidth network that taps into a customer's home WiFi to connect Alexa smart speakers, Ring security cameras, Tile location trackers and other outdoor sensors.  Sidewalk works by having users of these products share a small portion of their bandwidth with other Amazon customers, enabling neighboring devices to connect at long-range. Amazon says the network will allow users to locate lost keys or missing pets, set up and fix devices remotely, and work over longer distances. Sidewalk is also built into AWS, Amazon's cloud technology platform. This will allow software developers to create applications that take advantage of the technology.