”As internet connected camera technology has gotten cheaper and easier to use, Ring became just one of a number of consumer surveillance companies to partner with police. Flock, which makes license plate readers targeted toward groups like homeowners associations, has similarly touted its relationship with law enforcement, for example. Many of the details of how these corporations assist police remain secret. Ring wouldn’t disclose exactly how many police departments it is working with. “We should definitely be concerned about this surveillance network that is being built, this public safety infrastructure that is being built, that isn’t going through a full proper process,” Maass says. The Ring Doorbell makes it easy to know who is at your door at any given time. And if you don't have your mobile device nearby to check for alerts, you can easily ask Alexa to let you know. All models of the Ring Video Doorbell are compatible with both the Amazon Echo Show and the Amazon Echo Spot—the two smart displays made by Amazon. The Ring Doorbell is also compatible with Amazon Echo Dot. If someone rings the doorbell, Alexa will make an announcement. However, since the Dot is a speaker with no video screen, you will not be able to view the Ring Doorbell camera on your Dot.