Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It

Is Your TV Spying on You? Yes, and Here’s How to Fix It — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-your-tv-spying-on-you-yes-and-here-s-how-to-fix-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Smart TVs Use ACR and Data Logging to Track User Viewinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-your-tv-spying-on-you-yes-and-here-s-how-to-fix-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/is-your-tv-spying-on-you-yes-and-here-s-how-to-fix-it#u80157Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:15:22 +0000Smart TVs track user viewing habits using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) and data logging. Some manufacturers are accused of collecting this data to sell it. Users can mitigate these privacy risks by adjusting router settings or disabling tracking features. In extreme cases, some owners have physically removed microphones and Wi-Fi components from their hardware to prevent surveillance. LG has specifically faced a data logging scandal and accusations regarding customer spying.Why it mattersThe rise of connected home devices has expanded the ability of manufacturers to monitor consumer beh