Stopping the smart TV from being used against you

Smart TV manufacturers like LG use driver installations and legal agreements to install unwanted bloatware and malware on connected devices without explicit user consent, treating purchased devices as licensed products rather than owned property. The article describes how connecting an LG TV to a Windows computer triggers driver updates that install additional applications like McAfee antivirus, which users never requested and cannot easily remove. This practice exploits consumer trust and legal loopholes to generate additional revenue through advertising and data collection, even when users believe they've restricted the TV's internet access.