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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)
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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.

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[–] richardisaguy@lemmy.world -2 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (2 children)

What to do once you buy a tv in 2026

  • open the tv
  • remove the wifi chip and antennas
  • remove the microphone
  • cover the motherboard in fabric, then aluminium foil
  • close the tv
  • done
[–] thehatfox@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Unfortunately that will probably also void any warranty. Better to restrict access at the network level.

It shouldn't be necessary or expected to perform surgical interventions on devices to make them respect privacy.

[–] hirihit640@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

how will you deal with Amazon Sidewalk?

[–] DacoTaco@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago) (2 children)

Why fabric and aluminium foil? Pretty sure removing microphones/cameras/bt/wifi modules is enough :p
Also, the foil wont do too much if you dont ground it!

[–] richardisaguy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Can never get too safe

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

The fabric is to prevent it from accidentally shorting components. The foil is for a faraday cage.