Disconnect your LG television from the internet, now

LG smart televisions collect extensive user data through microphones, cameras, and network scanning, including plaintext transcripts of private conversations unrelated to TV use, audio recordings, and information about nearby devices and Wi-Fi networks. A September investigation by Gamers Nexus found that LG's 216 million televisions worldwide send this sensitive data to LG Ad Solutions for advertising personalization, often without meaningful user consent or control. Users are advised to disconnect their LG TVs from the internet entirely to protect their privacy.