A new initiative is urging developers to create a solution that allows Ring doorbell footage to be stored locally on users’ devices, rather than relying on Amazon’s cloud. The Fulu Foundation, a consumer advocacy group, is offering a $10,000 bounty to anyone who can successfully integrate Ring doorbells with a local PC or server, effectively cutting off access to Amazon’s servers.

This challenge comes amid backlash over Ring’s Search Party feature, which has raised concerns about user data and privacy. Currently, Ring users must pay a subscription fee to store recordings in Amazon’s cloud, although a local storage option is available through Ring Edge, but only with the Ring Alarm Pro.

By taking on this challenge, developers can help give users more control over their data and provide an alternative to reliance on Amazon’s cloud services.

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