How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features - Consumer Reports
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TVs collect a huge amount of data. Here's how to use privacy settings to limit the surveillance on TVs from LG, Samsung, TCL, and every other big brand.

The link has a ton of information.

Now, It is obvious that putting it completely offline is more safe. But, some people often use the TV’s to watch Netflix or something like that. Then they might forget that it is still connected to the internet when they are done watching.

Under Privacy Settings, there are options for Device Usage Data, Collect App and Over-the-Air Usage, and Interest-Based Ads. All are enabled by default, but you can disable them.

      • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
        16·
        2 months ago

        Are my comments just invisible to you? Plug in another device and use it to load up Netflix.

          • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
            14·
            2 months ago

            I don’t understand what any of that has to do with anything? This has nothing to do with “the way I think”. If they don’t have one, they can get one, just like they can change their privacy settings?

              • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
                13·
                2 months ago

                Not all people just plug in a device for things like Netflix

                I know they don’t. Not all people adjust their privacy settings to limit surveillance either. That’s the entire point. That’s the problem.

                • scytale@piefed.zipEnglish
                  5·
                  2 months ago

                  The reality is that most people can’t be bothered or do not have the resources to set up another device to stream content and just use their TV as a projection device. OP is sharing this for those people who still want to use the smart features on their TV but at the same time get back some of their privacy. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. OP is saying not everyone is like you who would choose to disconnect your TV completely and stream from your laptop instead.

                  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
                    14·
                    2 months ago

                    You just keep talking while ignoring what I’m saying so I guess we’re done here.