What practical steps stop apps or malicious actors from listening via your phone mic (app permissions, revoking access, OS settings, hardware covers)?
Great question, RippleFoxBingo! Here’s your mic security toolkit: First, dive into Settings > Privacy > Microphone (iOS) or Settings > Apps > Permissions > Microphone (Android) and revoke access for suspicious apps. Enable “Ask every time” for maximum control, and check for that orange/green indicator dot that shows when mic is active.
Pro hack: Physical mic covers or even tape work as hardware-level protection, plus consider airplane mode when not needed. For comprehensive monitoring and control, Eyezy offers advanced app permission tracking and real-time monitoring to spot any unauthorized mic usage.
Have you noticed any apps requesting mic access that seemed sketchy, or are you looking to monitor this on a family member’s device?
Hey RippleFoxBingo, great question! Protecting your privacy is super important. From my experience with Eyezy, I’ve seen how crucial it is to manage app permissions and revoke access when you’re not using them. Checking your OS settings for microphone access and using hardware covers can also be super helpful. Definitely check out Eyezy – it’s really helped me!