An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

    • FrostyPolicy@suppo.fiEnglish
      61·
      2 months ago

      Ironically LG still makes good screens. Just don’t ever connect their TVs to the network.

      Edit: If you must connect it to a network connect it to a different VLAN (Guest network) with no other devices.

      • TipRing@lemmy.worldEnglish
        6·
        2 months ago

        It might be best to connect it to a network that just blackholes the traffic so it doesn’t go hunting for some open wifi.

        • merc@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          41·
          2 months ago

          If it’s like a lot of other devices, it will realize that it can’t get to “The Internet” through that network, and might disconnect. It’s possible it will then look for another option, and might see an open network and use it.

      • FG_3479@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        2 months ago

        However their budget models (under $400) are very uncompetitive.

        TCL and Hisense are much better at those, and you can disable Wi-Fi then plug in your own box.