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Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns (2024)

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Re: Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns (2024)

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Post by Larrikin »

0cf8612b2e1e wrote: post #22
mlindner wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

FWIW, I would not trust LG here to actually do nothing even after turning all the elements off, their GUI is especially "web"-like. Just leave it disconnected. I don't understand why people can't just get a secondary device for accessing live streaming programs. There's numerous devices you can buy that do it. TVs should not be connected to the internet. The incentive structures are just too bad against the user.

How do you know the TV will not also screenshot the HDMI input? That’s what I would do if I were looking to further milk the rubes buying my tv.

The TV can take all the screenshots it wants in that scenario. It isn't connected to the Internet

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Post by bilegeek »

landgenoot wrote: post #25

What is the framework of the TV's these days? I still have a 2011 high end Samsung that has no Wifi, but this thing is not going to last forever.

Seems the only viable solution nowadays is computer monitor + converter box and/or computer + speakers. There's ~$150 32" monitors nowadays, even a few non-TV 42-43 inch monitors if you're willing to spend ~$700-1200.

Re: Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns (2024)

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Post by Larrikin »

mlindner wrote: post #15
ezekg wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you just use a Roku to watch stuff or what?

What is of value to watch on any of the streaming platforms? Netflix content is atrophying. Disney Plus is dying. To say nothing of Hulu or others. I watch youtube. The content is way more varied and interesting and less sanitized.

Apple is producing multiple series that each could be in contention for a top spot on best sci Fi TV shows of all time.

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Post by Dan_- »

cma wrote: post #7
therobots927 wrote: post #2

I changed the WiFi password as never told my Samsung the new one. I expect this will work for a year or two until they figure out how to force their way onto the network.

They will probably eventually upload stuff through people walking by with Samsung phones or smart tags.

Right? Couldn’t they exfiltrate this info through BLE?

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Post by mannyv »

Just connect your TV to WiFi then block it at your router/wifi AP.

Though at some point they'll just start using random MAC addresses Then you have to ensure that you block all external access for stuff that didn't get an IP from your DHCP server. Which probably won't work with IPv6 because it could just assign itself an IP and go.

How would you block a random device on IPv6 that's generating its own IP?

Re: Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns (2024)

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Post by DANmode »

LocalH wrote: post #21
GauntletWizard wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They're increasingly turning to contracts with Comcast and AT+T so that even if you don't have them on the network, they can phone home on the neighbor's wifi.

Don't forget they can just drop a 4G modem into the TV too.

but also don’t forget that nobody has yet.
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