{"id":178753,"date":"2021-02-15T14:23:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T11:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-delete-google-assistant-recordings\/"},"modified":"2021-02-15T14:23:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T11:23:55","slug":"how-to-delete-google-assistant-recordings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-assistant-recordings\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Delete Google Assistant Recordings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f74204c3e0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f74204c3e0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-assistant-recordings\/#Manually_Delete_Google_Assistant_Recordings\" >Manually Delete Google Assistant Recordings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-assistant-recordings\/#Auto-Delete_Google_Assistant_Recordings\" >Auto-Delete Google Assistant Recordings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-google-assistant-recordings\/#Opt-out_of_Recordings_Completely\" >Opt-out of Recordings Completely<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Delete Google Assistant Recordings&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-685603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/google-audio-recordings.png\" alt=\"google assistant recordings\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Assistant can add a lot of convenience to your life, but that comes with some privacy sacrifices. Everything you say to Google is being recorded, but there are several ways to delete these recordings.<\/p>\n<p>Having recordings made by the Google Assistant sounds scarier than it really is. For starters, it\u2019s important to understand that Google only records you when the process is initiated with the \u201cHey\/OK Google\u201d command (or manually). The recordings are then used to improve voice-matching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Is My Smart Speaker Always Listening to Me?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Google offers several different methods for dealing with these recordings, and there\u2019s something for every type of privacy-conscious person out there.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manually_Delete_Google_Assistant_Recordings\"><\/span>Manually Delete Google Assistant Recordings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, let\u2019s go the manual route and delete recordings after they\u2019ve already been stored. Open your web browser and navigate to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/\">myaccount.google.com<\/a>. Make sure you\u2019re signed in to the same Google account as your Assistant-powered smart speakers or displays.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-43-10.png\" alt=\"myaccount page\" width=\"650\" height=\"278\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to the \u201cData &amp; Personalization\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-44-05.png\" alt=\"data and personalization tab\" width=\"653\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Look for the \u201cActivity Controls\u201d section and click \u201cWeb &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a> Activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-45-47.png\" alt=\"click web and app activity\" width=\"594\" height=\"184\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, select \u201cManage Activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-46-43.png\" alt=\"select manage activity\" width=\"527\" height=\"104\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cFilter by Date &amp; Product\u201d and select \u201cAssistant\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-713515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-47-42-e1613081799616.png\" alt=\"filter and select Assistant\" width=\"644\" height=\"600\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The list will now only show Google Assistant queries. The queries are organized by date, and you can delete all entries from a day by clicking the \u201cX\u201d icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-52-07.png\" alt=\"delete everything from a day\" width=\"650\" height=\"269\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Entries that have a recording attached are indicated by a microphone icon. Click \u201cDetails\u201d if you would like to delete a specific entry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_17-09-19.png\" alt=\"details for a recording entry\" width=\"458\" height=\"112\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then select the three-dot menu icon and click \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_17-09-37.png\" alt=\"delete the recording\" width=\"452\" height=\"191\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it. You can access this page and delete entries at any time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto-Delete_Google_Assistant_Recordings\"><\/span>Auto-Delete Google Assistant Recordings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-679468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/0-google-history-delete.png\" alt=\"google auto delete\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to deal with manually deleting your data all the time, Google makes it possible to auto-delete things after a certain length of time. This allows you to get the best of both worlds. Assistant will get better at recognizing your voice, but recording won\u2019t be stored forever.<\/p>\n<p>We have a full guide on setting up the auto-delete feature. You\u2019ll be able to choose between having things deleted after three months, 18 months, or 36 months. We highly recommend doing this if you use Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Make Google Auto-Delete Your Web and Location History<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opt-out_of_Recordings_Completely\"><\/span>Opt-out of Recordings Completely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google allows you to completely opt-out of recordings altogether. It\u2019s very easy to turn it off.<\/p>\n<p>Open your web browser and navigate to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.google.com\/\">myaccount.google.com<\/a>. Make sure you\u2019re signed in.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-58-14.png\" alt=\"google myactivity controls\" width=\"564\" height=\"272\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to the \u201cData &amp; Personalization\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-44-05.png\" alt=\"data and personalization tab\" width=\"653\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Look for the \u201cActivity Controls\u201d section and click \u201cWeb &amp; App Activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_16-45-47.png\" alt=\"click web and app activity\" width=\"594\" height=\"184\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to \u201cInclude Audio Recordings\u201d and uncheck the box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_17-12-34.png\" alt=\"uncheck include audio recordings\" width=\"524\" height=\"251\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A message will open and explain what happens if you stop saving audio recordings. Click \u201cStop Saving\u201d if you\u2019re sure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2021-02-11_17-13-39.png\" alt=\"stop saving recordings\" width=\"576\" height=\"262\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From now on, recordings will not be saved on your Google account. 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