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Originally published at: Amazon Ends "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" Privacy Feature on Echo/Fire TV

Echo and Fire TV Users will no longer have the ability to disable a setting that stops voice recording data from being sent to the Amazon Cloud. The “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” option will be removed from these popular devices beginning March 28th in conjunction with the release of Alexa+. This change means users…

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Ok, I’m confused. I want to keep using my firestick. Should I just stop using Alexa? What setting do I need to update? Account is already set to don’t save recordings.

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Clearly stated in Troy’s Article:
“This change means that anyone who continues using Alexa (including on Firestick/Fire TV devices) will have their commands sent to Amazon’s servers, whether they like it or not.”
SO…including if you update to Alexa +, even if you have your account set to “Don’t save recordings” (as you stated), it does not matter because any thing alexa hears can (and probably will) be sent to their cloud for processing now. SHHHHHH it’s listening…CONSTANTLY!!!

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Thanks, I will just stop using Alexa. My 1st firestick didn’t have it. So I’m back to typing everything. I can see other certified devices doing the same thing. Thats not to say it not already happening.

I really like my 4k max. I have the 4k pro ONN box, but I don’t like remote and a couple of the navigation features. I use both daily. Oh well, all go things come to an end.

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Im seriously considering that myself.

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I will pick #2. Refuse to save recordings—resulting in a broken Voice ID and a less capable Alexa.

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Let us know if that option limits morethan just Alexa.

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You can still use voice command in Tivimate workout using Alexa

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I choose option number 3…no more fire devices. Never did get into any of the echo stuff.

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Look for way to disconect the microphone.

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This option is way above my skill set