Smart TVs Are Watching You: Why Every Brand Tracks What You Watch
TL;DR
LG and nearly every smart TV tracks what you watch using automatic content recognition (ACR) and collects viewing data for ads and analytics, often buried in consent screens; you can limit this by disabling ACR, using a separate streaming box, and opting for privacy-friendly setups, though stronger federal privacy protections are still needed.
- There are ways to protect yourself from your spying TV The Verge
- LG Smart TVs Accused of Recording Conversations and Scanning Devices Inside Homes Law Commentary
- Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It CNET
- Dude Rips Out Mic And Wifi From New LG TV That Reportedly Spies On Customers: 'You Don't Own The Glass On This One!' Kotaku
- Smart TVs track viewing through ACR — The Verge UA.NEWS
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