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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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[–] 3 points 13 hours 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.

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