Is Google Home Mini Always Listening

The Home is always listening for the wake word Okay Google or Hey Google.

Is google home mini always listening. Is Google always listening. Mine is in the corner of my living room and works well even when the tv is loud although I do have to raise my voice just a bit. My phone shows that I am talking to it.

Tap the icon in the bottom left corner that look likes a rectangle with a dip in the top. In case youre wondering about the creepy Amazon Alexa bot sitting in your kitchen. Videos you watch may.

I cant hear the response because it is in the other room and the door is closed. Hold it for about 15 seconds. In bedroom with Pixel 3 in my hand.

But Google may be. Now press the very top of the Nest Mini like its a big button you are pressing down. Smart home assistants listening Digital assistants from Amazon and Google are listening possibly even when you think they arent according to a consumer watchdog organization.

This does not mean they are always recording though an always-on. If youve been worried about losing privacy with smart speakers youre right. Google say as much in their own online FAQ about Google Home.

I mean it is actually listening. It should come as no surprise to you that your Google Home smart speaker is listening to you. Smart speakers need to be always listening in order to function as they are constantly listening for their wake word.