this post was submitted on 14 Jun 2024
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[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 months ago (2 children)

So they are always listening.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago

Not if 'Alexa' is the wake word.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yes, if it has a "wake word" how does it know when the word is being said if it's off

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

For Echo devices there's a separate system that listens specifically for pre-programmed wake words only.

It's why you can't choose a custom wake word, but have to pick between "Alexa, Amazon, Computer, or Echo."