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> Because it's a literal hardware limitation. The device is built in a way that requires a wake word before any recording can possibly happen [...] Take note t
by withinrafael 8y ago
> Because it's a literal hardware limitation. The device is built in a way that requires a wake word before any recording can possibly happen [...]
Take note that Amazon Drop In [1] is a feature built around turning on the Echo mic remotely without a wake word. I don't think this feature could exist if there was a hardware limitation.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202153130 https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=...
- ehsankia 8y agoBut doesn't the device light up when that happens?
- withinrafael 8y agoI was just offering a counter to the hardware limitation claim. It's possible the device makes itself known during use, I haven't used this feature yet.
- jedieaston 8y agoAnd it beeps, and the audio from the other end starts coming through the echo's speaker. There is just about no way to know someone dropped in on you.
- smnrchrds 8y agoBut is this behaviour implemented in hardware or software?
- withinrafael 8y agoThis feature is configured via its software.
- ehsankia 8y agoMy understanding is that the light at the very least was hardware. Sound can be disabled.
- rthille 8y agoDropping in causes the Alexa to light up and play a tone, so not exactly stealthy.