LG TVs caught recording screens and scanning Wi-Fi even when offline or on standby
sbulaev · hn · 2026-09-09
The Verge reports (via Gamers Nexus) that LG smart TVs keep collecting user data even when offline or on standby: capturing screen snapshots while idle and actively scanning nearby Wi-Fi networks for device tracking. The HN thread covers how widespread over-collection is across smart TVs, the opacity of TV firmware, and ways to isolate or block the telemetry.
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