The Dot is surprisingly discreet sitting on a countertop or stuck to the wall. There’s a rotating light ring around the top that indicates when it’s actively listening to you and turns red when you hit the mute button, electrically disconnecting the mics, so you know when it is and isn’t listening in.
The white Dot has a grey top, which means it stands out more than it might on a white bed-side table, for instance. You can get little jackets for the base in leather or fabric if shiny plastic doesn’t quite cut it with your decor.