The Concerns Surrounding Smart Speakers: How to Avoid Accidental Activation

Hey I bet you have one two or maybe even three smart speakers in the home they're pretty much ubiquitous and they're so useful but some people are concerned that they may be listening in when they're not supposed to be especially when they suddenly just turn on unexpectedly it's happened to me and it's probably happened to you so if you're concerned then these are the words to avoid saying

One of the main concerns with smart speakers is accidental activation, where the device suddenly turns on without being intended to. This can happen when someone says a word that sounds similar to the wake word used by the speaker, such as Alexa. Alexa speakers will react to similar names like Alexis and Lexus if you don't want to use Alexa as the wait word at least you have some options you could use words like Amazon echo and if you're a Star Trek fan like me you could also use computer with Amazon is the wait word you're almost guaranteed zero false activations while the word echo gets the most they trigger for words such as gecko and art deco using computers the wake word we notice they respond to phrases that are similar like commuter and the name cooter other phrases like super computer commutator and other similar sounding words did not trigger it

Google home is far more limited in weight words in fact there are only three ok Google hey Google and oddly enough hey booboo by design Google assistant isn't likely to respond unless it hears hey or okay before the following word he'll trigger if we say bugle bluegill and even made-up words like zu go somewhere words like noodle mogul and dual can also trigger it hey bugle what's the weather like for tomorrow tomorrow and Red Bank it'll be partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 40 hey Zul why'd the chicken cross the road there are millions of search results for that which is a lot of chickens you think they cardboard hey doodle what's the weather like put tomorrow in Red Bank tomorrow it'll be partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 40 but hey if you want to play it safe then stick with hey booboo

The Google doesn't allow users to change the activation word all three variants are always active which makes it more difficult to control what the device might listen out for like Google assistant Siri requires you to say hey before the wake word which somewhat limits the potential for accidental activation only a few phrases triggered Siri by accident and both of those are easy to understand hey seriously and hey series both activate Siri saying hey sorry is hit or miss though so series more likely to be accidentally activated from pressing the button by accident or misunderstanding a phrase in normal conversation out of all the assistants series the least likely to accidentally activate by spoken word

Amazon's assistant on the other hand is more resistant to accidental activation provided you use Amazon or computer using Alexa will trigger it more frequently and Google home it responds to a lot of different words but hey or okay has to be spoken first so if you really want to prevent your smart speaker from accidentally turning on then you are place it away from your TV and even other sources of sound

To avoid accidental activation of your smart speaker, the most important thing is to use a wake word that is not commonly used in everyday conversation. By using a unique word or phrase as the wake word, you can minimize the chances of accidentally triggering the device. It's also a good idea to keep your smart speaker out of reach of children and pets, as they may be more likely to trigger it by accident.

Another way to avoid accidental activation is to use a voice assistant that requires you to say a specific phrase or sentence before it will activate. For example, with the Google home device, you need to say "Ok Google" before giving it a command. This helps prevent accidental activation and ensures that only intended commands are processed.

Ultimately, the key to avoiding accidental activation of your smart speaker is to be mindful of how you interact with it and take steps to minimize the risk of triggering it by accident. By using a unique wake word, keeping the device out of reach, and being aware of your surroundings, you can enjoy the benefits of smart speakers while minimizing their potential risks.

If you want to learn more about smart speakers and how to use them safely and effectively, there are many resources available online. From tutorials and guides to reviews and comparisons, you can find a wealth of information to help you get started with your smart speaker.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey I bet you have one two or maybe even three smart speakers in the home they're pretty much ubiquitous and they're so useful but some people are concerned that they may be listening in when they're not supposed to be especially when they suddenly just turn on unexpectedly it's happened to me and it's probably happened to you so if you're concerned then these are the words to avoid saying you're smart speaker the easiest smart speakers of trigger of those pad by Amazon's Alexa that's because there's no other word preceding it like the word hey with hey Google or hey Siri Alexa speakers will also react to similar names like Alexis Alexa and Lexus if you don't want to use Alexa as the wait word at least you have some options you could use words like Amazon echo and if you're a Star Trek fan like me you could also use computer with Amazon is the wait word you're almost guaranteed zero false activations while the word echo gets the most they trigger for words such as gecko and art deco using computers the wake word we notice they respond to phrases that are similar like commuter and the name cooter other phrases like super computer commutator and other similar sounding words did not trigger it Google home is far more limited in weight words in fact there are only three ok Google hey Google and oddly enough hey booboo by design Google assistant isn't likely to respond unless it hears hey or okay before the following word he'll trigger if we say bugle bluegill and even made-up words like zu go somewhere words like noodle mogul and dual can also trigger it hey bugle what's the weather like for tomorrow tomorrow and Red Bank it'll be partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 40 hey Zul why'd the chicken cross the road there are millions of search results for that which is a lot of chickens you think they cardboard hey doodle what's the weather like put tomorrow in Red Bank tomorrow it'll be partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 40 but hey if you want to play it safe then stick with hey booboo the Google doesn't allow users to change the activation word all three variants are always active which makes it more difficult to control what the device might listen out for like Google assistant Siri requires you to say hey before the wake word which somewhat limits the potential for accidental activation only a few phrases triggered Siri by accident and both of those are easy to understand hey seriously and hey series both activate Siri saying hey sorry is hit or miss though so series more likely to be accidentally activated from pressing the button by accident or misunderstanding a phrase in normal conversation out of all the assistants series the least likely to accidentally activate by spoken word Amazon's assistant on the other hand is more resistant to accidental activation provided you use Amazon or computer using Alexa will trigger it more frequently and Google home it responds to a lot of different words but hey or okay has to be spoken first so if you really want to prevent your smart speaker from accidentally turning on then you are place it away from your TV and even other sources of sound and thanks for watching our video guys if you want learn more about stuff I talked about here you can check it out at Digital Trends calm John flask oh and I'll see you in our next videohey I bet you have one two or maybe even three smart speakers in the home they're pretty much ubiquitous and they're so useful but some people are concerned that they may be listening in when they're not supposed to be especially when they suddenly just turn on unexpectedly it's happened to me and it's probably happened to you so if you're concerned then these are the words to avoid saying you're smart speaker the easiest smart speakers of trigger of those pad by Amazon's Alexa that's because there's no other word preceding it like the word hey with hey Google or hey Siri Alexa speakers will also react to similar names like Alexis Alexa and Lexus if you don't want to use Alexa as the wait word at least you have some options you could use words like Amazon echo and if you're a Star Trek fan like me you could also use computer with Amazon is the wait word you're almost guaranteed zero false activations while the word echo gets the most they trigger for words such as gecko and art deco using computers the wake word we notice they respond to phrases that are similar like commuter and the name cooter other phrases like super computer commutator and other similar sounding words did not trigger it Google home is far more limited in weight words in fact there are only three ok Google hey Google and oddly enough hey booboo by design Google assistant isn't likely to respond unless it hears hey or okay before the following word he'll trigger if we say bugle bluegill and even made-up words like zu go somewhere words like noodle mogul and dual can also trigger it hey bugle what's the weather like for tomorrow tomorrow and Red Bank it'll be partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 40 hey Zul why'd the chicken cross the road there are millions of search results for that which is a lot of chickens you think they cardboard hey doodle what's the weather like put tomorrow in Red Bank tomorrow it'll be partly cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 40 but hey if you want to play it safe then stick with hey booboo the Google doesn't allow users to change the activation word all three variants are always active which makes it more difficult to control what the device might listen out for like Google assistant Siri requires you to say hey before the wake word which somewhat limits the potential for accidental activation only a few phrases triggered Siri by accident and both of those are easy to understand hey seriously and hey series both activate Siri saying hey sorry is hit or miss though so series more likely to be accidentally activated from pressing the button by accident or misunderstanding a phrase in normal conversation out of all the assistants series the least likely to accidentally activate by spoken word Amazon's assistant on the other hand is more resistant to accidental activation provided you use Amazon or computer using Alexa will trigger it more frequently and Google home it responds to a lot of different words but hey or okay has to be spoken first so if you really want to prevent your smart speaker from accidentally turning on then you are place it away from your TV and even other sources of sound and thanks for watching our video guys if you want learn more about stuff I talked about here you can check it out at Digital Trends calm John flask oh and I'll see you in our next video\n"