Why This Matters: Research by the Electronic Frontier Foundation found that 72 of 81 IoT devices share data with third parties. Ringford's local-first architecture keeps your data on your property, not in corporate data centers.
👋 Welcome! I'm your privacy-first AI assistant. Try asking me to control your home, get information, or just chat.
💡 Most queries are processed locally to protect your privacy
💡 Turn off living room lights
🌤️ Current weather
🚗 Traffic on US-119
📅 Tomorrow's forecast
🌡️ Adjust temperature
🤔 Should I run the AC?
How It Works
Ringford uses a privacy-first architecture based on recommendations from the Electronic Frontier Foundation:
Local Processing: Home automation and personal data processed on your property via Home Assistant
Selective External Access: Only queries requiring current information (weather, news) use external APIs
Transparent Decision Making: Every query shows why it's processed locally or externally
Zero Corporate Surveillance: Your conversations and routines aren't analyzed for advertising or data resale
EFF Recommendation: "Home Assistant is an open source, community-driven hub software... moving the orchestration of all those devices from the cloud into your own network."
Live Traffic Camera
US-119 near Clendenin - Official WV DOT camera showing current road conditions:
📹 Live feed from West Virginia DOT | Updates every 30 seconds
Source: WV511.org - Official state traffic cameras
The Ringford Difference
Traditional smart home systems (Alexa, Google Home, Ring) process everything through corporate servers. Ringford systems process locally first, only accessing external services when truly necessary.
Result: You get modern convenience without sacrificing privacy or ownership of your data.