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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Does Ring bring more security or anxiety?

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted a few months ago to help residents buy Ring doorbell cameras, which let you monitor your home from afar in real time. Hundreds of police departments nationwide are using Ring footage to help solve crimes.

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By Madeleine Brand • Aug 30, 2019 • 50m Listen

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted a few months ago to help residents buy Ring doorbell cameras, which let you monitor your home from afar in real time. Hundreds of police departments nationwide are using Ring footage to help solve crimes. However, some privacy experts are worried about this technology.

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