LG Denies Its Smart TVs Are Listening, Names What They Track
LG says content recognition is off by default, needs its own consent form, and never touches Netflix or YouTube.
- Voice recognition sessions run up to about 18 seconds, cutting off near 10 seconds without speech.
- Automatic content recognition uses audio fingerprints, not video or screenshots, and requires separate consent.
- Newer TVs add a hardware microphone switch; owners can decline agreements and keep core functions.
Why it matters: Opt-out systems work only for the fraction of owners who go looking for them.
LG Electronics official statement, "Understanding Privacy on LG Smart TVs" ↗ · Sep 12, 20269/12/26