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LG Denies Its TVs Are Spying on You (Unless You Opted In)
gizmodo.com/lg-denies-its-tvs-are-spying-on-you-unless-you-opted-in-2000810968
Replying to @return2ozma@lemmy.world
What did they specifically mean by “opt-in” ? Does simply purchasing the hardware mean you opted in?
Replying to @procat1234@lemmy.world
I have an LG tv. They ask you to sign a EULA any time the voice command button is pressed on the remote. I hit it by accident sometimes and reject the terms
It’s so fucking annoying how often they ask to spy on you. Very much a dark pattern. Pretty shitty of them. Made me buy an Apple TV so I don’t ever have to use their remote and risk their bullshit.
I will never buy another LG product. Which is sad, because the panel is very nice.
Replying to @TheRealKuni@piefed.social
Yeah I’m waiting for the Apple TV refresh for the same reason
Replying to @NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
…and you guys don’t think apple is doing the same shit? Get a spectre. Dumb tv all the way.
My LG TV is essentially a dumb TV now. Factory reset, no network access allowed. And data privacy has long been part of Apple’s sales pitch, whereas LG will straight up ask in the EULA if they can spy on you and then keep asking every few days. I’m content with my current setup.
Replying to @TheRealKuni@piefed.social
There was a post I saw a few days ago where a guy removed the entire wifi board from his TV, and it still worked. Then someone said that LG tv’s will actually seek out bluetooth conmections, and try to piggyback off the other device’s internet connection.
I just can’t see the appeal of owning a smart tv.