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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
I keep the mics on my Dots (stereo pair) turned off. When I need Alexa to do something, I just reach over and turn the mics back on.
My number one reason for owning the Dots is music (Spotify). I frequently find it much easier to use the Spotify app on my phone versus voice commands.
What I found most interesting about the video was the way Alexa always answered "do you work for the NSA?" She said nothing and then exited.  |
The Alexa equivalent of the notorious CIA blurred photos!
My Dot 3s usually ignore TV commercials, but that Youtube video did have very clear audio so I can see how she could be fooled into thinking it was a live request. I leave the mics on since I do use them to control smart home devices (lights) and since they had been pretty good at ignoring electronic/recorded commands. I did occasionally turn off the mic on my Echo Plus 2 in the living room during the holidays due to the very high number of Alexa TV commercials, even though she did pretty good at lighting up but not answering. I usually leave that mic on though.