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    Smart Speaker Privacy

    Limit listening.

    Are they listening?

    • Wait for "Alexa"/"Hey Google."
    • Then record.
    • Light comes on.
    • Senior aware.
    • Mostly trustworthy.
    • Configurable.

    Delete recordings

    • Alexa app — Privacy.
    • Delete all history.
    • Or auto-delete monthly.
    • Senior peace.
    • Google Home same.
    • Set auto-delete.

    Mute mic button

    • Top of speaker.
    • Press to mute.
    • Light turns red.
    • Senior 100% sure offline.
    • For sensitive talks.
    • Press again to enable.

    Don't in bedroom

    • Senior sensitive.
    • Living room ok.
    • Kitchen ok.
    • Bedroom debatable.
    • Senior comfort.
    • Each chooses.

    Voice ID

    • Recognizes who speaks.
    • Personal results.
    • Calendar correct.
    • Senior accuracy.
    • Setup voice profile.
    • Adult kid ID also.

    Disable purchasing

    • Voice purchases off.
    • Senior accidental orders.
    • Set PIN required.
    • Or disable entirely.
    • Settings — Voice Purchasing.
    • Senior protection.

    5-min privacy check protects senior

    5-min Alexa privacy check: auto-delete recordings monthly, disable voice purchasing, mute button when sensitive. Most seniors set + forget. Adult kid does once. Privacy preserved while keeping smart speaker convenience. Worth doing today.