A new report has raised privacy and security concerns around certain LG smart TVs and monitors. According to the claims, some LG televisions may monitor viewing environments under current terms of use, while some LG monitors are said to install unwanted software on connected Windows PCs without clear user approval.
One of the most striking points in the report is that LG smart TV owners may be expected to inform family members and visitors that monitoring is taking place. That requirement, if accurate, is likely to draw attention from users who may not realize how broad smart TV data policies can be.
The report also says owners of older LG TVs can avoid accepting the latest webOS terms by not installing newer updates. However, that workaround comes with a trade-off: the television would no longer receive security patches, leaving users to choose between updated protections and avoiding the new software terms.
Separate concerns were raised about LG monitors, which are alleged to install software on a connected Windows computer that the report describes as possible bloatware or surveillance-related tools. While the full scope of the behavior is not detailed in the trimmed report, the allegations add to wider concerns about how connected displays and smart home devices handle user consent, privacy and system security.
