An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

      • modus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 hours ago

        Thanks. I don’t think my TV is phoning home at all right now. It’s certainly not connected to the internet, but then again, I haven’t run wireshark to be certain.