LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices
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.
Summary
LG smart TVs have been found to actively scan local networks for nearby devices and can record audio through their microphones even when the screen is off. This data is uploaded when the TVs reconnect to the internet, raising serious privacy concerns for users.
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