How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features - Consumer Reports
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TVs collect a huge amount of data. Here's how to use privacy settings to limit the surveillance on TVs from LG, Samsung, TCL, and every other big brand.

The link has a ton of information.

Now, It is obvious that putting it completely offline is more safe. But, some people often use the TV’s to watch Netflix or something like that. Then they might forget that it is still connected to the internet when they are done watching.

Under Privacy Settings, there are options for Device Usage Data, Collect App and Over-the-Air Usage, and Interest-Based Ads. All are enabled by default, but you can disable them.

  • CoryCoolguy@lemmy.myserv.one
    1·
    5 days ago

    I bought some cheap “Sceptre” TV on Amazon 4 years ago. You’re not going to be able to walk into a Best Buy or Walmart and find one, that’s for sure.

    • Synapse@lemmy.world
      11·
      5 days ago

      Someone on Lemmy has recommended me Sceptre, unfortunately I couldn’t find anywhere to buy one in Germany. Also the specs aren’t great, I was looking for an OLED panel.