Alexa Recordings Can Be Disabled (Here’s How)
While this isn’t technically something Amazon employees told Bloomberg, it’s still worth noting nonetheless. Sending audio recordings for Alexa improvement is technically an opt-in program for Amazon users. But Amazon doesn’t exactly make that very clear across any of its websites or pages.
If you’re worried about people or algorithms listening to your recording, you can disable this program in the Alexa app for iOS or Android — but the option to is a bit buried.
- Go to the Settings menu in the Alexa app.
- Tap on Alexa Account
- Navigate to Alexa Privacy
- Finally, tap on Manage How Your Data Improves Alexa. You can hit both of the toggles in this menu to stop recordings from being sent to Amazon.
If you’re concerned about your privacy, you might want to pick up Apple’s HomePod for your smart home.