Alexa, are you listening?
Key Takeaways
Amazons new home security service for Alexa devices is raising privacy and security concerns.
“That might put off some privacy-conscious users worried about their private conversations inadvertently being uploaded to the cloud.
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Amazon will know for sure when you are home and when you are not.”
An Amazon spokesperson toldLifewirethat enabling Guard Plus doesnt mean Alexa is always listening.
But some observers suggested there was a possibility that the service could be hacked.
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Despite his privacy concerns, Hauk said the Guard service might be a hit.
Levin suggested that the Guards privacy trade-offs may be worth it for some users.
Ive got so many smart speakers in my house that any burglar would probably trip over one.
So, Im not sure I need Alexa to act as an alarm system.
