LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
- In a 135-minute investigation published Monday, Gamers Nexus alleged that LG smart televisions secretly record audio and map household networks, even when powered down.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton previously reached a settlement with LG in May 2026 regarding Automatic Content Recognition , an optional feature tracking viewing habits for targeted ads.
- Gamers Nexus founder Stephen Burke reported the TVs identified nearby devices like thermostats and server hardware, while LG confirmed its sets scan local networks to support smart-home integration.
- LG rejected the audio allegations on September 9, stating its televisions do not record ambient conversations and voice data is only processed when users activate the "Hi LG" wake-word system.
- No independent, third-party audit has yet verified either the investigators' claims or the manufacturer's denial, leaving whether these findings trigger fresh regulatory scrutiny an open question.
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LG Denies 'Spy TV' Claims While Admitting Its TVs Can Scan Devices Across Your Home Network
LG Electronics has denied allegations that its smart TVs secretly record conversations, while confirming they can identify devices on the same local network for connectivity and smart-home functions.
What we know about the LG smart TV spying claims
Smart TVs have quietly become advertising platforms, with manufacturers earning recurring revenue from viewing data long after the set leaves the store. A new investigation from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus put that business model under scrutiny this week. LG has now issued a flat denial, saying claims that its televisions record household conversations are not true. The company told Tom’s Hardware that its TVs process voice data only when the r…
The LG television was reportedly able to record video and audio even when it was turned off.
LG's denial confirms the part that applies to every smart TV
A Gamers Nexus investigation says LG smart TVs scan local networks, record standby audio and use content recognition across inputs, feeding data to LG Ad Solutions. LG says the claims are not true, while confirming that its televisions scan local networks and calling that standard across the industry. Content recognition is near-universal among smart TV […] This story continues at The Next Web
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