How do I turn off Otter AI?
To turn off Otter AI, decide the level: stop a live recording by tapping stop or typing 'stop otter' in the meeting chat; stop auto-joining by setting AI Notetaker to 'meetings I manually select' and disconnecting your calendar; stop billing by canceling your subscription; and fully leave by deleting your account (only possible once any paid plan expires).
Why — the first-principles explanation
'Turn off Otter' means different things, so the right switch depends on what's bothering you. Otter has three layers that can each be switched off independently: the live recording happening now, the automation that keeps sending its bot to your meetings, and the account and billing that keep the service (and charges) alive.
Most people who say 'turn it off' actually mean stop it from auto-joining meetings. That's an automation problem: Otter joins because it reads your connected calendar, so switching the Notetaker to manual-join or unlinking the calendar removes the standing instruction. This kills the annoyance without deleting anything.
If the goal is to stop paying or leave entirely, that's the billing layer: cancel the subscription in Account Settings (or via Apple/Google if you subscribed on a phone), which downgrades you to free Basic at the period's end. To erase your presence completely, delete the account, but Otter blocks deletion while a paid plan is active, so you cancel first, let it expire, then delete. Matching the switch to the layer avoids over- or under-doing it.
An example that makes it click
It's like turning off a smart speaker. Want it to stop talking this second? Say 'stop' (end the current recording). Tired of it piping up whenever you walk in? Turn off the auto-listen setting (disconnect the calendar). Done with it entirely and don't want the monthly fee? Cancel the subscription and unplug it for good (delete the account). Same device, three different 'off' buttons, and you pick the one that fits.
How to do it
- Stop a live recording: tap the stop button in the app, or type 'stop otter' in the meeting chat.
- Stop auto-joining: in Otter Settings, set AI Notetaker to 'meetings I manually select.'
- Cut it off from your schedule: disconnect your Google or Microsoft calendar in Settings.
- Revoke access: remove Otter.ai in your Google (myaccount.google.com/security) or Microsoft account.
- Stop billing: cancel your subscription in Account Settings > Billing (or via Apple/Google if you subscribed on mobile).
- Leave entirely: after any paid plan expires, delete your Otter account in account settings.
Key facts
- Turning off Otter can mean stopping a recording, stopping auto-join, canceling billing, or deleting the account.
- Type 'stop otter' in the meeting chat to remove the bot from a live call immediately.
- Setting AI Notetaker to 'meetings I manually select' stops automatic joining of calendar events.
- Canceling in Account Settings > Billing downgrades you to free Basic at the end of the billing period.
- You cannot delete your account while a paid subscription is active; cancel and let it expire first.
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How do you turn off Otter AI? First figure out which 'off' you mean, because there are a few. Want to stop a recording that's happening right now? Tap stop in the app, or type 'stop otter' in the meeting chat. Tired of Otter automatically joining your meetings? That's because it's reading your calendar, so go into settings, set the AI Notetaker to 'meetings I manually select,' or just disconnect the calendar entirely. Want to stop paying? Cancel your subscription under Account Settings, Billing, and you'll drop to the free plan when the period ends, if you subscribed on your phone, cancel through Apple or Google instead. And if you want to disappear completely, you can delete your account, but only after any paid plan has expired. Pick the switch that matches what's actually bugging you.
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People also ask
How do I stop Otter joining my meetings but keep my account?
Set AI Notetaker to 'meetings I manually select' and disconnect your calendar. Your account and past transcripts stay intact; Otter just won't auto-join.
Does turning off Otter delete my transcripts?
Only if you delete them or your account. Stopping recordings or canceling a plan leaves your saved transcripts available under the free Basic plan.
How do I turn off Otter on my phone?
Stop recordings in the app, disable auto-join in settings, and if you subscribed via the app, cancel through Apple ID Subscriptions or Google Play.
How do I permanently delete my Otter account?
Cancel any paid subscription first and let it expire, since you can't delete an account with an active paid plan, then delete it in account settings.