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teach1st

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6. Voice is uploaded to the cloud only following wake text

Reply to eniwetok (Reply #5)

Wed Dec 28, 2016, 11:24 PM

Dec 2016

Echo doesn't keep or transmit voice date except for what is spoken after the "wake word."

The wake word is typically "Alexa."

So, if you say "I need a foolproof way to rob a bank," within earshot of echo, echo won't take notice. No voice output will be uploaded to the cloud. But, if you say, "Alexa, I need a foolproof way to rob a bank," that will be uploaded.

http://variety.com/2016/digital/news/amazon-echo-spying-privacy-1201948926/

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Anyone with Amazon Echo? [View all] ellenrr Oct 2016 OP

I'm thinking about getting one, I have wifi radio and really enjoy that BlueStateLib Oct 2016 #1

what kind of wifi radio do you have? ellenrr Oct 2016 #2

I have Grace Digital gdi-ird4000 allegro BlueStateLib Oct 2016 #3

privacy.... eniwetok Dec 2016 #4

I agree... ellenrr Jan 2017 #8

On CBS news tonight... Echo records being subpoenaed in murder case eniwetok Dec 2016 #5

Voice is uploaded to the cloud only following wake text teach1st Dec 2016 #6

I have two Echo devices running in my home teach1st Dec 2016 #7

I personally like Google Home Cristian Jan 2017 #9