Computer geeks-- question about Alexa

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    OK, things just moved to a new level of creepy. I asked the computer room Echo this morning what the weather would be, and after Alexa told me the 7-day forecast, she said "By the way, I am trying to respond from the proper place. Is this the one you expected?"
     

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    OK, things just moved to a new level of creepy. I asked the computer room Echo this morning what the weather would be, and after Alexa told me the 7-day forecast, she said "By the way, I am trying to respond from the proper place. Is this the one you expected?"
    Yeah, I'd be yanking those suckers out for sure.
     

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    OK, things just moved to a new level of creepy. I asked the computer room Echo this morning what the weather would be, and after Alexa told me the 7-day forecast, she said "By the way, I am trying to respond from the proper place. Is this the one you expected?"
    How close are the echo devices?

    I've seen a few cases where the devices do ask a question for improvement of service.
     

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    OK, things just moved to a new level of creepy. I asked the computer room Echo this morning what the weather would be, and after Alexa told me the 7-day forecast, she said "By the way, I am trying to respond from the proper place. Is this the one you expected?"
    I've been asked that. I don't think it's a big deal. Like Web mentioned, I think it's because my other units are within shouting distance of the main one in the kitchen.
     

    Snapdragon

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    I've been asked that. I don't think it's a big deal. Like Web mentioned, I think it's because my other units are within shouting distance of the main one in the kitchen.
    I'm not really that creeped out by it. It's just strange because I've never really had an issue with it before I started talking about it a couple days ago.
     

    nonobaddog

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    Indeed. Don't know about that specific product, but if you opted out before the update the update may have reset that to the default - inadvertently, of course : roll eyes :
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    It is probably a good idea to check all the settings periodically just in case they want them to be different than you do.
     

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    At least on mine Sidewalk setting was the same post 8-Jun as it was before, which is disabled.
    I jumped to iPhone when my Note 5 got dated, so I've been out of that ecosystem for a while, but I remember I'd have to go in after every android update and restore some settings to the more restrictive options I desired
     

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    I jumped to iPhone when my Note 5 got dated, so I've been out of that ecosystem for a while, but I remember I'd have to go in after every android update and restore some settings to the more restrictive options I desired
    Agreed, definitely worth a review on a periodic basis. Google, Amazon, Facebook, etc aren't exactly known as protecting one's privacy or honoring/preserving settings.
     

    cam4usa

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    I would start with improved network security. Get yourself a good router with firewall and access-control ability. Be sure to always change all default passwords and usernames if possible. For example, your windows computer has a default admin account named “Administrator” and a good policy is to rename that to something less common. When you don’t have good firewall rules in place that computer could be accessed across the internet.

    Now, it doesn’t matter how good your security is if you let untrusted devices in. You wouldn’t invite a robber into your home. So don’t let untrustworthy devices on your network.

    And as always, get off facebook. These companies are not your friend.

    But hey, what do I know, I’m just a former NSA intel analyst and current cybersecurity engineer speaking here...
     
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