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Smart TVs and connected displays can gather viewing information through automatic content recognition, built-in platforms, and apps, then use or share data for analytics and advertising.
The privacy questions include what is collected, how clearly people are informed, and whether consent and device settings provide meaningful control. Reports about LG televisions have also raised questions about audio processing and security, which LG has disputed; separate scrutiny of Samsung’s viewing-data practices has produced a settlement requiring clearer disclosure and consent. Understanding these practices involves both device settings and the connected services that support smart features.
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Attorneys filed a class-action in U.S. Northern District of California in 2020 alleging Hisense smart TVs use ACR to capture viewing audio and images and share data with China-based affiliates.
5/18/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
Gamers Nexus and Level1Techs reported potential environmental and audio data collection by LG Smart TVs during network testing of OLED models, while LG denied recording nearby conversations.
9/8/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
RTINGS found during testing that a Samsung Odyssey S32DG80 smart monitor sent recurring traffic to Samsung services associated with automatic content recognition when consent was enabled.
8/26/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
texas attorney general paxton announced a settlement with samsung in texas in the 2020s to curb smart tv data collection via automated content recognition.
2/27/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
LG disputed GamersNexus and Level1Techs claims that an LG G5 OLED television could capture conversations and connected-device audio through a network attack.
9/9/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
Smart TV privacy guidance recommends reducing viewing-data tracking by disconnecting internet access, resetting setup, and disabling in-device tracking features.
7/8/2026 • Data Collection & Surveillance Practices • General
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