Change These Settings to Instantly Make Your Smart TV More Private
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Summary
Your smart TV’s default settings make it easy for the TV to collect data about your usage and viewing habits.
This is usually used to create targeted advertising and personalised recommendations, which some people might consider a nuisance.
However, the collection of this data represents a privacy issue for many people, and there are ways to reduce it.
The first step is being aware of exactly what the TV is collecting, and why, and this article lays out these settings and their privacy implications.
Then it gives advice on specific settings to change to enhance your privacy, including turning off automatic content recognition (ACR), disabling voice assistants, opting out of personalised advertising, locking down privacy and permissions settings, and keeping firmware up to date.
These steps will help to preserve your privacy while using your smart TV, but still allow you to enjoy the benefits of smart functionality.
