Privacy and data

Mic controls help, but privacy-minded reviewers still raise concerns about account reliance and mic-on requirements for some features.

Account creation and app ecosystem requirements are mentioned as a drawback by some, especially when setup pushes users toward additional platforms; privacy prompts are noted during onboarding.

Privacy concerns are raised around ThinQ requiring an account and requesting personal data and permissions (including location). This is framed as disproportionate for a Bluetooth speaker by at least one reviewer.