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Physical microphone switches let users disable the calibration mics directly. Reviewers appreciated having a clear hardware privacy control.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Rear speaker cable length, Gaming HDMI passthrough
The physical microphone mute is considered an important privacy/control feature.
Pros: Multi-speaker pairing reliability, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Cons: Google, Cabinet construction / bracing
Privacy evidence was limited to one reviewer who raised Alexa privacy concerns while noting microphone muting in the surrounding discussion.
Pros: Dynamic headroom, On-device controls
Cons: Video passthrough support, Bluetooth connectivity
Privacy earns criticism from a reviewer who dislikes the smart-speaker use case and lack of a physical microphone disconnect.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Google, Privacy and data