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Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) uses audio fingerprinting via TV’s internal audio processor to identify content and does not collect various recordings LG smart TV

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• Automatic Content Recognition uses audio fingerprinting via the TV’s internal audio processor to identify content and does not collect screenshots, screen…

  ACR uses audio fingerprinting technology using the TV’s internal audio processor (not a speaker) to identify content and does not collect screenshots, screen recordings, video recordings, voice recordings, or other audio recordings from the TV.

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• LG responds to TV spying allegations cited evidence

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• ⚡ LG smart TVs can capture microphone audio with the screen off and upload data once reconnected to the internet.
• ⚡ LG smart TVs continuously sweep home networks, map secondary devices, and log microphone audio while appearing to be turned off.

Who and what it involves

• ◈Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)
• ◈LG smart TV

Origin: extracted from LG responds to TV spying allegations · 2026-09-13 23:33