Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant have made our lives easier and our homes more secure. You no longer have to search for your smartphone or tablet every time you want to play your favorite music or look something up. And they let you know whenever someone is at your front door. Yet, with more convenience, we seem to be giving up more of our privacy. Your smart speakers may be listening to your private conversations.

Many of us own more than one, and the average smart speaker home contains 2.6 devices. Alexa and Google Assistant have made our use of technology easier and more convenient. But, along with these benefits, we’ve lost some of our privacy. 2019 saw reports that smart speakers are always listening to us. So, are your smart speakers listening to your secret conversations? Here’s what we know.