Often, shortly after we discuss a topic on the phone, related advertisements appear. This raises the question: Does Google secretly record our conversations? The answer to this question isn't entirely yes or no, but there is a related feature called Google Voice Activity.

What is Google Voice Activity?

Google Voice Activity is a feature linked to your Google account that saves your voice commands and search records. When you ask a question by saying "Ok Google" or "Hey Google," or perform a voice search, the recording may be saved in your account. Its purpose is to improve Google Assistant and provide more accurate results.

Does Google record without your permission?

Google says it only records voice when the user gives a voice command or grants microphone permission. However, sometimes the phone is accidentally activated, which can save some audio clips. This is why people believe Google is listening all the time.

How to view your voice recordings?

If you want to know which of your voice activities Google has saved, it's very easy. You need to go to your Google Account and open the Activity Controls or My Activity section. Under "Voice & Audio Activity," you'll see your recordings with the date and time, which you can listen to yourself.

How to Delete Voice Activity?

If you don't like these recordings, you can delete them. You can either delete individual recordings or clear all Voice Activity altogether. Alternatively, you can turn off Voice & Audio Activity in Settings so your voice isn't saved.

What to do to improve your privacy?

To strengthen your privacy, periodically check your Google Account activity. Only grant microphone permissions to essential apps, and turn off the "Hey Google" feature if you don't use it. Google Voice Activity isn't a spy feature, but it does save your voice searches and commands.