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> The Amazon Echo does include a physical mute button that disables the microphone on the top of the device or can be turned off when sensitive information is b
by Xeoncross 9y ago
> The Amazon Echo does include a physical mute button that disables the microphone on the top of the device or can be turned off when sensitive information is being discussed (this is a hardwire mechanism and cannot be altered via software).
I had wondered this.
- Lionleaf 9y agoYeah, that's good to know. Anyone have some insight on the implementation of the Google Home mute button?
- chadlavi 9y agolooks hardwired: https://medium.com/@justlv/google-home-mini-teardown-comparison-to-echo-dot-and-giving-technology-a-voice-c59a23724a26 https://medium.com/@justlv/google-home-mini-teardown-compari...
- jobigoud 9y agoIt should be called a "deaf" button, with a crossed ear icon...
- smileysteve 9y agodisturbingly, this is clearly not the case for ecobee.