LG has formally denied allegations from a viral Gamers Nexus video claiming its smart TVs secretly record user audio and collect personal data. The company stated that audio recording only occurs when users activate voice features, and that optional features like Automatic Content Recognition for content recommendations can be disabled. The controversy reignites ongoing debates about privacy versus convenience in smart device design.
LG denied accusations from Gamers Nexus that its smart TVs continuously record user conversations and collect sensitive data like IP addresses and WiFi information. The company clarified that voice processing only activates with user commands, data isn't stored after disconnection, and optional features like content recognition are off by default.
LG denied accusations from a Gamers Nexus report claiming its smart TVs continuously record user conversations and collect sensitive data like IP addresses and WiFi information. The company stated that its TVs only process voice when users activate wake-word features or press the voice button, and that optional features like voice recognition are off by default.
LG disputed allegations from security researchers that its TVs engage in surveillance, claiming the devices don't continuously record conversations and that wake-word detection is processed locally. However, the company's statement used precise language like 'continuously' to sidestep concerns about extensive logging of ambient audio documented by Gamers Nexus, and did not address broader data collection and sharing practices.
LG disputed allegations that its smart TVs continuously record and upload user conversations, claiming wake-word detection is processed locally and data collection features are optional. Security researchers including Gamers Nexus had documented extensive logging of ambient audio, raising concerns LG did not fully address about data collection scope and privacy option transparency.
LG responded to Gamers Nexus allegations about Smart TV spying, acknowledging that its TVs can record conversations and scan home networks, but denying that recording occurs without user activation of voice features. LG confirmed it uses ACR technology and network scanning, stating both are standard industry practices and require user consent for data use.
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers nearly 1,000 security fixes, including two actively exploited zero-day privilege escalation vulnerabilities and a critical remote code execution bug in Windows DNS. LG smart TVs extensively collect user data for ad targeting, tracking viewing habits, device fingerprints, and network information even when disabled, while containing numerous security vulnerabilities that could expose home networks.
South Korean electronics company LG denied allegations that its smart televisions record ambient conversations and store audio data, stating voice data is only collected when users explicitly activate voice features. Security researchers from Gamers Nexus, Level1Techs, and independent analysts released a 135-minute investigation claiming LG TVs actively track users and harvest audio transcripts, including background noise from up to 40 feet away, raising privacy concerns about data retention and potential misuse.
Gamers Nexus investigated LG smart TVs for data collection practices including network scanning, standby audio recording, and content recognition. LG denies the most serious allegations but confirms it scans local networks, characterizing this as industry standard. The article argues that content recognition is widespread across smart TV makers and that European regulators should examine whether such practices comply with GDPR requirements.
An investigation by Gamers Nexus and Level1Techs reveals that LG smart TVs can eavesdrop on viewers through built-in microphones and webcams, collecting personal data including conversations, location, and information about connected devices. The TVs' ACR system reaches 49 million sets in the US and grants LG access to hundreds of millions of secondary devices on the same Wi-Fi network, with potential use in political campaigns. LG denies the claims, stating voice data is only collected when explicitly triggered.