What’s the real strategy behind Amazon’s acquisition of Ring?

Earlier this week, one of Amazon’s venture funds ponied up money for smart thermostat maker Ecobee.

Last week, the e-commerce giant announced its second-biggest purchase ever after Whole Foods, the acquisition of video doorbell/smart home vendor Ring.

And, in December, Amazon bought home security vendor Blink.

What’s going on here?

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