• femtek@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 hours ago

    I connect once to get updates on the IoT wifi then block it on the router. I do wonder what the Roku, PlayStation, Xbox, and other devices people use are doing.

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    4 hours ago

    smart devices belong in an isolated network zone on your network.

    I realize (and so does LG and many others) that smart devices offer a back door through perimeter security defenses. They understand that most people cannot defend themselves against (or even understand) this and also effectively use the product at the same time.

    Effectively, many smart devices are trojan horses. Limit how many you use, understand whether or not they actually need persistent internet access, and segment your network if you have the ability.

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    6 hours ago

    So I have some experience using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to manually remove bloatware and disable invasive background processes on Android devices. Does anyone know if there’s a similar method for LG tvs running WebOS?

    • Eeyore_Syndrome@sh.itjust.works
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      6 hours ago

      To use a LG developer account/firmware access, you would have to first update to the latest firmware which auto uploads everything, sorta not helping the issue.

      You can manually remove the back and remove the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth daughter board/ribbon cable tho!

      cries in C8.