b'Ring began as a humble crowdfunded project called Doorbot \\u2014 a Wi-Fi-enabled video doorbell that enabled two-way communication. In 2013, it was rejected on Shark Tank. This year, the company was acquired by Amazon for over $1 billion.\\n\\nNilay sat down with Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff on this week\\u2019s Vergecast to talk about joining the Amazon family of brands, the future of security in smart homes, and how Ring product owners may (or may not) work with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'