I have a question about the Advanced Speech Recognition Robot Skill.
Hi Support Team,
I wanted to reach out for clarification regarding a recent change I noticed in the Advanced Speech Recognition skill within Synthiam ARC. It appears that the auto-recording feature is no longer available in the latest version. This feature previously enabled the microphone to automatically start recording upon detecting sound.
Could you confirm if this feature was intentionally removed to prevent unintended continuous usage that might lead to additional costs? In other words, is the rationale for requiring a manual "Start Recording" button press intended to ensure there are no accidental recordings, thereby avoiding unexpected charges from Microsoft's services?
Thank you for your assistance in clarifying this matter!

Hi Ricky,
Thank you for bringing up this question regarding the Advanced Speech Recognition skill. You are correct in observing that the auto-recording feature-where the microphone would automatically start recording upon detecting sound-has been removed in the latest version.
This change was indeed intentional. The decision was made to help prevent inadvertent continuous recording that could potentially lead to unexpected charges from Microsoft's services. By requiring a manual press of the Start Recording button, the skill ensures that recording only occurs when you explicitly intend it, thereby giving you more control over your usage and helping you avoid accidental service costs.
If you have any further questions or need additional clarification on setting up or configuring the Advanced Speech Recognition skill, please feel free to ask!
For more details on this and other robot skills, you may also explore the support documentation here:
Advanced Speech Recognition Skill Overview
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