How to delete voice recordings - it's quick and easy

How to delete voice recordings - it's quick and easy

You can review the voice recordings for an Alexa account and delete some or all recordings, either manually or by setting up automatic deletion.


Here’s how:


Manual deletion - use Alexa reminders to prompt you e.g. “Alexa, remind me to delete voice recordings every Friday at 3:30pm”.

 

  • Delete on your smartphone

    • Open the Alexa app > Menu (top left) > Settings > Alexa Privacy>  Review Voice History > select the Date Range (e.g. All History) > Tap “Delete All Recordings”

  • Delete by voice 

    • First, you enable this ability: Open the Alexa app > Menu (top left) > Settings > Alexa Privacy>  Review Voice History > turn on “Enable deletion by voice”

    • Now you can delete recordings by saying, "Alexa, delete what I just said" or "Alexa, delete everything I said today."

 

Automatic deletion

  • Open the Alexa app > Menu (top left) > Settings > Alexa Privacy > Manage your Alexa Data > Automatically delete recordings, and select the time frame (3-months or 18-months)

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