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.

  • Dumbkid@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    4 hours ago

    Both of my lg TVs are rooted. Anyway to just disable this through that? Dont see anything in the homebrew channel

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      3 hours ago

      Could you please share what resources you used? I connected my TV to the internet before all of this came out, and I’d like to completely wipe it and start fresh