LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party devices, tracking users even offline
Bender · hn · 2026-09-09
Ars Technica reports that LG smart TVs were shown actively scanning the local network to detect third-party phones and other devices, and remain capable of tracking user activity even when offline. The finding sparked heated HN discussion about smart TV default privacy settings and how to limit data collection.
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