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LG smart TVs capture microphone audio with the screen off and scan local networks to map nearby devices.

PrivacySmart TvsCybersecuritySep 7, 2026score 3.312 posts · 2550 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses an investigation alleging that LG smart TVs engage in unauthorized data collection. Specifically, the reports claim the devices scan local networks to map nearby hardware and record audio even when the screen is turned off.

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LG smart TVs capture microphone audio with the screen off and scan local networks to map nearby devices.
Parent: Smart TVsEntity: LG smart TVsSub-entity: data collectionImpact: negativeDate: Sep 7, 2026Target: LG smart TVs

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Holy heck. Dunno if this is true, but if so... "...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..." https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html #privacy #smarttv
150 boosts · 114 favs · 34 replies · Sep 7, 2026
#privacy#smarttv
@[email protected]
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices. #privacy #LG https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html
22 boosts · 1 favs · 0 replies · Sep 7, 2026
#privacy#lg