# Can Alexa Record Conversations?

> Any technology comes with privacy concerns. Alexa is an always-on device, so it constantly listens for the wake word and will record anything after it.

- **Source:** [Lifewire](https://www.lifewire.com/can-alexa-record-conversations-5205324?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68000fb033b428e8e107e3f6)
- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #alexa #always #record #conversations #anything #because #comes #concerns
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