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Some of the claims in the video may be based on speculation and assumptions
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While LG was the focus of the video, every TV company is tracking what you do, collecting that data, and sharing it with its partners.
Key facts
- The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you
- Not every smart TV is as easily hackable as Gamers Nexus says LG’s are, but they’re all tracking what you watch unless you opt out
- LG TV owners, and tech enthusiasts in general, are furious, and a hurried response from LG has done little to calm the situation
- While LG was the focus of the video, every TV company is tracking what you do, collecting that data, and sharing it with its partners
Summary
Not every smart TV is as easily hackable as Gamers Nexus says LG’s are, but they’re all tracking what you watch unless you opt out. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. The TV world has been a pot of controversy thanks to a two-hour-and-15-minute video from Gamers Nexus claiming LG TVs are nefariously spying on everything you do. Some of the claims in the video may be based on speculation and assumptions, but many of the core concerns are real and pervasive. TV prices have come down significantly over the years, to the point where some companies are selling them at a loss.