Your TV is watching you

Your TV is watching you Smart TVs recognize what's on your screen (ACR): according to researchers' measurements, LG sends this data every 15 seconds, Samsung once a minute. Even over HDMI. How to turn it off without hacking: • Samsung: General & Privacy → Terms & Privacy → uncheck "Viewing Information Services" and "Interest-Based Advertising" • LG: General → System → Additional Settings → turn off "Live Plus" • Sony: Device Settings → turn off "Samba Interactive TV" • Google TV: Privacy → "Usage & Diagnostics" → off ⚠️ Menu items depend on the model and firmware. They may turn back on after an update, so check every 3–6 months. Menu paths by model year: levitskiy.dev/ru/free/tv-tracking