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Jaymoss

19-07-2026 13:27

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36219897)

So in short yes :D

No in long watch the video and find out or remain ignorant in both knowledge and attitude :D

Hugh	19-07-2026 14:52

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36219897)

So in short yes :D

https://www.techradar.com/television...-a-user-revolt

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- Users says they've observed LG gaming monitors automatically installing unwanted software on PCs
- LG's terms of service warn that conversations may be "captured and processed" on TV with the latest version of webOS
- The terms say you must now warn guests they may be recorded "in compliance with applicable wiretapping… laws"

How smart should a smart TV be? According to LG's latest TV terms and conditions, the answer is "not quite smart enough to comply with wiretapping laws", because that's now your responsibility if LG captures the voice of a guest in your house through its AI voice services. Though the situation with LG monitors appears to be even more dramatic.

As Gamers Nexus reports, some LG monitors appear to be installing adware on Windows PCs without asking for permission: in addition to the LG Monitor App Installer, they also install McAfee Scam Detector.

LG's own app requires full access to all system resources, which potentially includes all your online activity, logins, hardware, location and more — while McAfee has a long history of being installed on devices as 'bloatware', and people are not reacting positively to suddenly finding it on their PC.

Jaymoss

19-07-2026 16:28

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I will repeat it is not just when being used as a monitor on a computer but when just being a TV too . That is also in the report

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From LG EULA

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6d. Voice Recognition and Privacy Compliance. Depending on the environment in which a product with voice recognition functionality is used, the voices and utterances of third parties (including family members, guests, children, and bystanders) in the vicinity may be recorded and analyzed to provide the AI-Based Services.

i. CONSENT REQUIREMENT: You acknowledge and agree that it is your sole responsibility to obtain all necessary consents from any third parties whose voices may be captured by the Product and to notify household members and guests that their voices may be captured and processed, in compliance with applicable wiretapping, eavesdropping, and privacy laws. If anyone does not consent, you should disable the microphone or voice features in the settings. LGE disclaims any liability for your failure to obtain such consent or provide such notification

jem	19-07-2026 18:15

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36219904)

Hypothetically, if you buy such a model, but never give it your WiFi credentials or connect it to ethernet, or claim that you simply don’t have an internet connection - does it still work as a dumb monitor/TV?

Jaymoss

19-07-2026 18:19

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Originally Posted by jem (Post 36219910)

Yes that is how I am now using mine and how I will use the bigger one I am buying. Glad I am all PC everywhere haha

Itshim

19-07-2026 19:10

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36219898)

No in long watch the video and find out or remain ignorant in both knowledge and attitude :D

So glad you are helpful,.:sleep:

Jaymoss

19-07-2026 19:12

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36219914)

So glad you are helpful,.:sleep:

I offer a lot of support on subjects I know . Why would I want to help someone who literally said they could not be bothered to watch the video? you give me no reason at all to want to help you . Plenty have been helped by me here

Itshim

19-07-2026 19:16

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36219900)

https://www.techradar.com/television...-a-user-revolt

Thank you , starting to wonder if the forum was full of rude i, gnorant, trolls .saw you post after thinking this .Guess if their live is so dull that they have nothing better to do , one should learn to pity them, However that's not my style :D

Jaymoss

19-07-2026 19:27

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Itshim

19-07-2026 19:33

Re: Newer LG TVs are spying on you

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36219918)

Like I said I offer a fair bit of support here when I can . Had you watched the video and had questions I would have answered like I did Jem just 2 posts above you. You call me ignorant yet you were the one who could not be bothered to watch the vid and instead expected someone to paraphrase it for you and I am the ignorant troll . Funny man

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Also Itshim do your remember MrsNTL? remember the prize you won and who it was hunted you down to make sure you got it? yeah that is right this ignorant unhelpful troll

Don't see me saying anything about , but if the cap fits ....

With reference to your second point l have no idea what you are referring too. If it was me they failed . You really have increased my view.......

Paul	19-07-2026 19:50

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Originally Posted by Itshim

starting to wonder if the forum was full of rude i, gnorant, trolls

.... or maybe its just you.

Another topic you got yourself banned from.

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