Amazon Echo Shows Consuming Excessive Data Despite Inactivity
Summary
Amazon Echo Show devices mysteriously consume excessive data, up to 4 GB in 24 hours, even when largely inactive, raising concerns about potential software issues, device updates, cached content downloads, or the Amazon Sidewalk mesh network's impact.
Key Points
- Amazon Echo Show devices reportedly used over 4 GB of data in 24 hours despite being mostly unused, according to owner
- Potential causes include software bugs, device updates, or downloading cached video content
- Some users speculate data usage could be from Amazon Sidewalk mesh network or devices listening for wake words