I can’t confirm this, but I remember reading that Amazon will ship you devices with your wifi password already entered if you purchase a device from another Amazon device that is signed in.
years ago, i bought an Echo Dot for my home automation system. it was great.
then, while testing out some digital signage devices, i bought a Firestick. connected that to my TV, and it said “one moment, while i connect to your network.” i literally said out loud “good luck without my (very complicated) password!”
somehow, it connected successfully. i instantly disconnected both devices from power, and properly disposed of them, and changed my network password.
i had always assumed the Echo Dot just handed the password over, but now i have doubts!
I can’t confirm this, but I remember reading that Amazon will ship you devices with your wifi password already entered if you purchase a device from another Amazon device that is signed in.
Sorta similar. And equally creepy.
years ago, i bought an Echo Dot for my home automation system. it was great.
then, while testing out some digital signage devices, i bought a Firestick. connected that to my TV, and it said “one moment, while i connect to your network.” i literally said out loud “good luck without my (very complicated) password!”
somehow, it connected successfully. i instantly disconnected both devices from power, and properly disposed of them, and changed my network password.
i had always assumed the Echo Dot just handed the password over, but now i have doubts!
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