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Eken fixes ‘terrible’ video doorbell issue that could let someone spy on you


They were sold on Amazon, Walmart, Temu, and others.

Eken Group has issued a firmware update for the affected security products under its own name, as well as those from other brands it has licensing deals with, including Fishbot, Rakeblue, Tuck, and others. Additionally, anyone with the doorbell’s serial number could remotely view still images from the video feed — no password or account required, CR security experts found. As a result of CR ’s reporting, the FCC has asked Amazon, Sears, Shein, Temu, and Walmart for more details about how they vet products sold on their platform.

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