TV makers answer questions on microphones, ACR, and data sharing
Amazon, Apple, Google, LG, Roku, Samsung, and TCL replied; Hisense, Panasonic, and Sony did not.
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Vizio Smart TVs ignore opt-out of data spying
Vizio TVs send tracking data even when users opt out, following Northeastern University tests on multiple brands.
Bitdefender says smart TVs lead home-device vulnerability observations
Across about 10.4 million routers, televisions were 22.7% of observations and port scans 90.1% of attack events.
Microsoft is ending Copilot support on smart TVs
An LG webOS notice says Copilot on all TVs is scheduled to end during 2026, with no exact date.
Researcher says Samsung TVs can listen through connected soundbars
The unverified claim says an “always on voice” package reports events and that turning ACR off may not stop telemetry.
Researcher claims root on 2025 Samsung Smart TV, details tracking
The claims, including always-on voice telemetry, have not been reproduced on an unmodified set, and Samsung has not responded.
Post claims Samsung TV AI listening led to OpenAI suspension
The feed contains only a Hacker News title and score, with no technical details or vendor statement.
Samsung and Vizio TVs still send ACR-like traffic after opt-out
A study of 12 TVs found Samsung and Vizio opt-outs did not stop ACR-like traffic, while encryption blocked confirmation of the payload.
Samsung and Vizio TVs still send ACR-like traffic after opt-out
A 12-TV study found Samsung and Vizio kept ACR-pattern traffic after opt-out, while an open server held over 57 million detection results.
Viral AI repo pitches cloning apps and device software without source
404 Media reports Reverse Engineer Anything passed 342,000 GitHub stars amid TV, IoT and software clone posts.
People use AI coding agents to strip ads and tracking from smart TVs
Claude Code users report removing TV packages over Wi-Fi without root, though some say agents bricked sets or stalled.
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LG Smart TVs Vulnerable to Pre-Auth Root Takeover From Local Network
Chained webOS flaws allow local-network pre-auth root on some LG smart TVs.
LG webOS Flaws Let Remote Attackers Execute Commands as Root Without Authentication
Four LG webOS flaws can bypass pairing and run commands as root on exposed smart TVs.
LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
Security researchers showed LG OLED TVs scan local networks and collect nearby device details, raising privacy concerns for TV owners.
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LG accused of 'egregious invasion of privacy' over TV data collection
Gamers Nexus alleges LG smart TVs record audio and generate transcripts in standby while harvesting location, network, and device data for LG's ads business.
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LG TV flaws could let attackers listen in, even in standby mode
Researchers found LG smart TVs collect network data and ACR viewing profiles, and demonstrated microphone audio capture plus undisclosed RCE vulnerabilities.
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs record microphone audio in standby, scan home networks, and feed LG Ad Solutions ad targeting.
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Stopping the smart TV from being used against you
Guide describes practical hardening steps to prevent smart TVs from spying on their owners or being used against them.