An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

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    26 days ago

    Use them as such, why would you give your screen Internet? Attach a Mediacenter of your choice, e.g. Kodi.

    Update firmware over USB.

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      25 days ago

      LGs will find nearby wifi that will let them on to phone home. It doesn’t matter if your own network is locked down. And if they’re doing it, it’s likely others are as well.