Is Google Always Listening to You? How Google Assistant Protects Your Privacy

Learn if Google is always listening and how Google Assistant manages your privacy with microphone settings and activity controls.

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No, Google is not always listening to you. Google Assistant activates only when you use the wake words 'Hey Google' or 'OK Google.' You can manage your microphone settings and review activity through your Google Account to ensure privacy.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Does Google record conversations without my permission? No, Google Assistant only activates and listens when you use the wake words 'Hey Google' or 'OK Google'.
  2. How can I stop Google from listening to me? You can manage your microphone settings and review your activity through your Google Account to control when Google Assistant listens.
  3. What are wake words in Google Assistant? Wake words like 'Hey Google' and 'OK Google' are verbal triggers that activate Google Assistant to start listening.

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