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Had an incredible conversation with Chris Traganos Amazon developer evangelist, about our first-ever open API Ring product: the Ring Appstore. When we started Ring in my garage, the mission was simple: make neighborhoods safer. But as millions of Ring cameras found their way into homes and businesses, I realized we had an opportunity to do something more with the information they were already capturing. These aren't just cameras anymore—they're tools that can solve real problems for real people. That's what the Ring Appstore is all about. We're opening up Ring devices so developers can build apps that turn cameras into specialized tools. Whether you're a small business owner who needs custom alerts for your storefront, or you're looking for help tracking safety around your pool at home, the Appstore gives you more ways to use the device you already own. Chris and I talked about how developers can build for the Appstore. The infrastructure is there. The customer base is there. And most importantly, the problems waiting to be solved are there. We're looking for builders who see what we see—that a camera can be so much more than a camera when you pair it with the right software and the right mission. I can’t wait to see what developers build, and how our customers use it!