Conversely, quite a few iPhone owners get worried when they see the orange dot even when they’re not using the microphone for any reason.
If you’re not sure why the orange dot is on, you might have a reason to be concerned, as some people think their phone is listening to them.
People have been advised not to use anything that requires the microphone to be on if they see the dot, to avoid potential major problems.
Many who found out about this said they felt “quite alarmed” upon seeing the orange dot. However, the most common explanation is that they were using an app they had forgotten about.
If you’re not sure which app it is, the best thing to do is to keep closing apps until the dot disappears.