Amazon says that Alexa will only record speech after the wake word, "Alexa," is said.
An attacker may also be able to transfer money from your bank account to theirs via the Alexa PayPal skill - if they manage to guess your four-digit pin correctly, according to The Times.
Dr Hannah Fry, a mathematician and expert on tech company algorithms at University College London, said: "I think there are some spaces in your home, like the bedroom and bathroom, which should remain completely private.
All Alexa gadgets should be kept out of private spaces, like the bedroom and bathroom, experts have cautioned.
As with any tech gadget, your Alexa shouldn't be exposed to heat sources, according to Amazon.
