Subj : Re: I am thinking...
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Blue White
Date : Mon Dec 18 2023 15:49:29

 >  BW> My mother has got into the habit of keeping her Alexa
 > disconnected
 >  BW> unless she wants to use it.  I cannot remember the exact details,
 > but
 >  BW> it was apparently speaking without being spoken to, at times.
 >
 > Someone made a box that sat on top of your alexa, blocking the
 > microphone. It made sure Alexa wasn't listening in when it wasn't
 > active.
 > 
 > The only problem was that the device was listening all the time to
 >  pass
 > through Alexa commands, which just kicked the can down the road and
 >  left
 > another sketchy company listening to your room 24/7.

I guess that device was also internet-connected?

Sounds like the best idea is to disconnect it when not in use.



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