While virtual assistants like Google Assistant doesn't record commands by default, but Alexa does. Thankfully, Amazon does have ways to change the setting and delete history to ensure privacy and security.
Amazon's smart devices are some of the best in the market and Alexa plays a big part in their popularity. It is built-in to various Amazon products and not only answers questions and carries out tasks but also allows for communication with smart devices sold by other companies. Its versatility means that s might ask all sorts of it during the day, but they may not want a record of all their activity kept, hence why Amazon has provided options for deleting voice recordings and history.
With s mostly interacting with their smart devices via the Alexa app or the Alexa privacy settings page online. To delete voice recordings on the app, simply tap 'More' and select 'Settings,' then 'Alexa Privacy,' and tap 'Manage Alexa Data.' Under ''Automatically Delete Recordings,' select either 'Don't Save Recordings,' three, or 18 months. To delete voice recordings using a browser, to Amazon's website with the linked to the Alexa smart device and hover over ' & Lists.' Scroll down and click 'Manage Your Content and Devices,' then click the 'Privacy Settings' tab. Select 'Alexa Privacy' and then 'Manager Your Alexa Data.' Finally, select either three or 18 months under 'Automatically Delete Recordings.'
Prevent ive Listening, Manually
For those who want increased privacy, Alexa smart devices can be toggled to not listen for voice commands. Similar to other smart devices, Alexa devices have a physical microphone switch that, when switched off, will show a red ring around Echo speakers and a red line around the screen of Echo Show models. Switching off the microphone ensures Alexa cannot listen to commands, but can still be controlled via the Alexa app or some third-party services such as Spotify. Of course, the only downside is s then need to manually enable the microphone to communicate with Alexa again.
Smart devices are bridges that will ultimately usher in more advanced virtual assistants. Some s are fine with losing a bit of privacy in order for virtual assistants to do tasks that would otherwise take longer complete. Others are wary about the loss of privacy or simply do not agree with tech companies collecting such massive amounts of personal information. However, with regards to smart devices, s remain in control because they are not a necessity like a computer or a smartphone and there are options for managing the data collected.
Source: Amazon