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A comment on LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices. Parent comment

Re:LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and sno... by noinsight on Monday September 07, 2026 @05:36AM (#49596151)
> don't connect it to WiFi or Ethernet

This is not sufficient (for some of these devices) - they will automatically connect to an unsecured hotspot.

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Re:LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and sno... by chimpontherun on Monday September 07, 2026 @05:41AM (#49596198)
well, if that was the case with my TV and/or if I was worried, I've got a soldering iron and I'm not afraid to use it
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