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.

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. You must log in or # to comment.

  • spy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    9 hours ago

    Just yesterday I was looking into this since I moved to a place with one.

    First thing I did was disconnect it from the Wi-Fi.

    Wouldn’t you know, none of the TV channels works if not connected to the Wi-Fi.

    I don’t watch TV but others do.

    This is bullshit.

    I need to setup a router and a pi-hole.

          • spy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
            1·
            6 hours ago

            Nope. The TV is not mine, I don’t watch TV since around 2007.

            If I can’t then reconfigure it so that those who want to watch can, I better not touch.

            Edit : more importantly, why would it work differently now than now? Disconnect Wi-Fi = no TV. Seems like a feature to me, not a bug. Unfortunately.

    • NaibofTabr@infosec.pubEnglish
      1·
      8 hours ago

      Is there an antenna connection on the TV? Is there a menu option for scanning for over-the-air channels?

      It may be configured to receive service via the Internet, and you may need to switch it to the antenna and scan for available channels before you can use them.

      • spy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        2·
        7 hours ago

        Nope, no antenna. I think just HDMI to set top box. And the box to router. Not sure, can only check in 2-3 days.