Abstract: A voice command device (VCD) has privacy protection. The VCD comprises a processor, first and second input devices, at least one data line to couple the first and second input devices to the processor, a power supply, and a sensor power line to couple the first and second input devices to the power supply. The VCD also comprises a manually operated mechanical switch on the sensor power line, to divide the sensor power line into a first leg comprising the power supply and a second leg comprising the input devices. The VCD also comprises an active sensor indicator light on the second leg of the sensor power line. The indicator light is configured to indicate whether the input devices are operational, based on a power level of the second leg of the sensor power line. Other embodiments are described and claimed.