Windows 11/10 allows PC users to listen to a portable music player or other device connected to the microphone jack through a selected playback device such as your computer speakers or headphone.

If you like the idea of using a smart speaker to control devices like your thermostat, lights, and switches but aren't enthusiastic about the idea of a device constantly listening in your home ...

It's switched off by default, so you'll need to turn it on. And once it's active, it'll track how often apps are accessing your data – including your iPhone's camera, microphone, and even location.

In the same way, you can see the usage of Location and Microphone services and turn off the access. How do I find out what app is using my microphone? You can find out which app is using your ...