More and more users are using Google's voice-enabled search service. This is very convenient and easy, so it's logical that what we're talking about happens. If you want to increase your privacy, we'll explain how. clear voice search history that you have done with your Android.
Indeed, every time you use the Mountain View company's service, a record is stored in your Google account, something that may not be to the liking of those who prefer that this footprint does not exist (although it is used to improve results and suggestions in the future). Therefore, we show you the steps you must take to make deleting your voice search history totally effective and that confidentiality is maximum.
What you have to do
If you want to remove all traces of your searches, whether it's a sports result or a place you want to go to dinner, the first thing you need to do is access your google account, something that you will get using this link and providing the Gmail username and password (which is used to access all the data you need and which you can also manipulate).
Once you are on the page where all the options are, what you have to do to delete the history of voice searches is to access My activity and then to Activity controls (on some accounts it may still appear as "Personal Information and Privacy"). Scroll down to the setting Activity on the Web and in Applications and enter your panel to manage it. Then, locate the section Your commands and voice search or the option Include voice and audio recordings (depending on the text you see in your account).
When you locate the indicated section, click on Manage history (You may be asked for your account password again.) You can now see all the voice commands you've used, which may disappear if you choose to clear your voice search history. You can select items individually, or you can use the icon with the three vertical points to select several or all of them and have them disappear from your Google account database.
Once this is done, there will no longer be any unwanted records and you will have perfect control over the voice searches you have made (of course, you won't be able to get them back). Others Tutorials You can find them in this section of Android Help.
Disable and prevent new recordings from being saved
In addition to deleting, it is a good idea to prevent further recordings from being stored. Go to My Activity > Activity Controls and deactivate Activity on the Web and in Applications or at least uncheck it Include voice and audio recordings. By doing so, Google will stop saving your voice clips associated with your account. Important: This choice may affect recommendations and accuracy of speech recognition.
Remember that the incognito mode The browser prevents saving activity on the device, but voice activity that you link to your account only stops recording if you disable the controls above.
Scheduled auto-delete
If you prefer your data to expire on its own, set the automatic removal: in My Activity > Controls, search for “Web & App Activity” and go to Automatic deletion. Choose to delete activity older than 3, 18 o 36 monthsEven if you have a scheduled deletion, you can always delete it manually whenever you want.
Delete with voice on Android and speakers
You can also ask the Assistant directly. Try commands like: "Ok Google, delete my last conversation", "Ok Google, delete today's activity" o "Hey Google, that wasn't for you." to delete the last thing you said. On mobile, you can even long-press on an item in the conversation with the Assistant and tap Delete to remove that specific fragment.
Delete specific items or by periods
From My activityuse Filter by date and product to see only Voice and audio o Assistant. You can delete by day, week, custom interval or It's always been like this. Each clip is shown with the date, source app, and, where applicable, transcription and reproduction of the audio. Open Details to delete a specific group or use the three-dot menu for entire groups.
Google Account vs. Browser History
Even if you delete or disable saving on your account, your browser save local history. Also, delete your browser history if you don't want to leave any traces on your device. If you search without signing in, Google can personalize results with the option Search Customization based on cookies; you can disable them from your Google settings in the footer when you're not logged in.
Extra privacy tips for your Android phone
If you rarely use voice commands, you can restrict the microphone access from the Google app: long press on its icon, enter App Info > Permissions and set Microphone to "Don't Allow." You can undo this when you need to use the Assistant or voice search.
To strengthen control, visit frequently My activity to verify what is being saved, adjust the Activity controls to your preference and take advantage of the auto eraseAdopting these habits will allow you to continue using voice search with greater peace of mind.