# Ambient Voice Recording (Audio Stream)

#### ❓ What is ambient voice recording?

Ambient voice recording allows the app to **capture short audio clips** using the device’s microphone to monitor the surrounding environment.\
It can be triggered manually or on a schedule.

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#### ❓ What data is recorded?

Each audio recording includes:

* **Audio file** (usually in `.mp4` or `.aac` format)
* **Recording duration**
* **Timestamp** of when it was recorded
* **Device ID** and optional location metadata (if enabled)

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#### ❓ How long is each recording?

You can configure the duration per session (e.g., **1–5 minutes**).\
Shorter durations are recommended to save bandwidth and battery.

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#### ❓ How is recording triggered?

* Via **remote push command** from the Admin panel\
  (e.g., “Start Ambient Recording Now”)
* Or by **automated schedules** (if configured)

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#### ❓ Can recordings be done silently?

Yes. The feature runs **silently in the background** with no visible UI or notification—unless local laws require otherwise.

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#### ❓ Will the user know they are being recorded?

By default, no visible notification is shown.\
However, you should **comply with local privacy laws** and inform users where required.

❓ Just want to ask, does the new app, when using ambient recording on Android, still display the green dot? Is there a way to avoid it?

Usually, it will show a small notification due to Google policy; if we do not follow the policy, the app is treated as spyware.

But do not worry, by default, the notification is invisible. If you want to show it, you must go to device settings and enable it to show.

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<figure><img src="/files/iS6bVIbQV1XxDpcKToYb" alt="User can turn of the notification" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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#### ❓ Where are recordings stored?

Audio files are uploaded securely to cloud storage linked to your account and device.\
They can be reviewed or downloaded via the Admin panel.

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#### ❓ Is ambient recording battery-intensive?

Minimal impact if used occasionally.\
Frequent or long-duration recordings may increase **battery and data usage**.

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#### ❓ Does it work offline?

No. Recordings cannot be captured offline because no Internet connection, so there is no push to the device.


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