LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
A report reveals that LG smart TVs collect and upload user data, including audio and network information, even when in standby mode or offline. The investigation highlights widespread use of Automatic Content Recognition technology across the smart TV industry.
Why it matters
It raises significant privacy concerns regarding how consumer electronics manufacturers track user behavior and home environments.
LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The company’s TV sets scan Wi-Fi networks for nearby devices, record audio logs through their microphones, and use audio and video sampling to recognize exactly what you’re watching from across the TV inputs.
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