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Re:LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and sno... by switchbak on Monday September 07, 2026 @12:46PM (#49600294)
You have a unique code, don't they already have a log of your coming and goings?

But I would absolutely not install an app for that.

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Re:LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and sno... by FireBeyond on Monday September 07, 2026 @05:57PM (#49603400)
They do. But the apartment complex gets a nice little kickback, especially since an app for unlocking your front door is one that has at least a plausible argument for having your location, which means a whole bunch of location data that can be mined/sold/both.
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Re:LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and sno... by mrheosuper on Monday September 07, 2026 @10:06PM (#49604914)
Usually smart lock does not have network connection(due to using battery).

But the app on your phone does not have that limitation.

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