Do you want your "smart" devices always listening?

Do all of your "smart" devices listen to your conversations?  Many devices listen because that enables them to do the tasks for which they were purchased.  Before you follow the "how-to-disable" information I'm providing links for today, you need to give some thought to how you use your devices.  You won't want to disable a feature you regularly use!

TV's ("Go to YouTube TV"), smart home devices ("Alexa, turn on night lights"), and phones ("Siri, send a message to....") are always listening because they need to be alert to your request for help. If you use or rely on your devices using this technology, you will NOT want to turn off their listening ability.  However, if you do not use the voice remote for your TV or the voice assistant on your smartphone you may want to consider some of the steps provided in today's links.

Credit where credit is due:  Today's "how-to's" come from the Kim Komando website, a reputable site.  However, rather than directing you to the website which is laden with pop-ups and ads which make it difficult to read and navigate, I'm crediting her with this link.  I captured the webpages and removed all the ads to make it easier for you to follow the steps using PrintFriendly.  Please let me know if you are unable to open the below links.

Skim through the articles. One of them gives details for multiple smart devices, and the other gives specific information on smart TV's.  Then you can decide what steps, if any, you may want to take.

How to stop your smart devices from listening to you - Kim Komando

How to stop your smart TV from listening to you - Kim Komando