LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users

Phil Clark· Sep 13, 2026 · 4:44 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 0 views

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Home > Tech LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users The company responded to accusations that it created a spy network in people's homes. In the wake of the video, LG has formally denied the claims on various news networks and in a statement on its website. Titled "Understanding Privacy on LG Smart TVs," LG unambiguously denies the central accusations of the Gamers Nexus video.

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▪Home > Tech LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users The company responded to accusations that it created a spy network in people's homes.
▪In the wake of the video, LG has formally denied the claims on various news networks and in a statement on its website.
▪Titled "Understanding Privacy on LG Smart TVs," LG unambiguously denies the central accusations of the Gamers Nexus video.

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▪ LG denies accusations of smart TVs continuously recording its users — Reddit
▪ LG denies accusations of smart TVs continuously recording its users — Engadget

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Home > Tech LG officially denies reports that its smart TVs are secretly recording users The company responded to accusations that it created a spy network in people's homes. By Phil Clark on September 13, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Credit: SOPA Images / Getty Images Electronics giant LG has been under fire over the past few days after a viral two-hour video report by Gamers Nexus warned that LG's TVs surreptitiously record users' audio, even when the screen is turned off, as well as collecting details about networked devices, location data, and wireless network information.Since the video's release, dozens of reaction videos have followed, with titles like "How to Stop Smart TV Spying" and "LG Isn't the Only TV Company Spying on You," from reputable…

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