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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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[–] 6 points 19 hours ago* (3 children)

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.

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  • [–] 7 points 14 hours ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 hours 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.

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