Dan GoodinApr 29, 2024

Looks like the anti-smartTV alarmism is out in full force today on the feditubes. A reminder: connecting a smartTV to the Internet is perfectly safe as long as you take 2 minutes to follow common sense guidance:

https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features-a4840102036/

SmartTVs don't collect anymore data than Microsoft Windows, Google, Facebook, Twitter or even your credit card company.

Don't be fooled by the people trying to shame or scare you. And definitely don't get tricked into the magical thinking that streaming with a Roku is somehow safer than with a TV. It's not.

How to Turn Off Smart TV Snooping Features

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.

Consumer Reports
Show threadGuillaume RossoliniApr 29, 2024
@dangoodin yes but to be fair, some manufacturers are trying to sneak in a camera and other sensors. That’s a little overkill.
Show threadDan GoodinApr 29, 2024

@GuillaumeRossolini

Yes, but can't the same be said of tablets and phones? And again, as long as you follow the guidance to turn that crap off, you should be fine.

Show threadKrupo

@dangoodin @GuillaumeRossolini but the TV feels much more literally Orwellian in its fixed position, whereas handheld mobiles can go in a pocket or drawer.

Edit: also the creepy inserting of ads I saw on a vacation rental property's smart TV gave me the creeps.

Apr 29, 2024 at 4:42pmWeb