# The reason your Amazon Alexa devices are always listening

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-18T14:15:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2285849/reason-amazon-alexa-devices-always-listening/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/the-reason-your-amazon-alexa-devices-are-always-listening-3c869f/

Alexa devices have microphones that are always listening, but what does Amazon do with that data? It's up to you.

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