It’s not just LG. Every TV company is spying on you

The Verge analyzed the LG scandal after a Gamers Nexus video and concluded that ACR systems for tracking viewing are built into almost all modern TVs. Manufacturers collect viewing data and sell it to partners, often hiding consent in convoluted license agreements.

• ACR identifies content by audio and video snippets and sends fingerprints to a database
• Consent to tracking is often hidden in long EULAs with dark patterns
• Manufacturers offset low prices by selling data on viewer behavior
• For privacy, use a separate email, opt out of ACR, and use a third-party TV box