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LG is rolling out a new terms of use and privacy policy agreement. Looking pretty ugly over here with my "Smart TV". What can I do? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/techsupport@lemmy.world

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It seems to be related to some advertising push from a partner named Alfonso that is gathering information cross-platform anything that appears on your screen and pushing advertising to you during playback.

Hopefully not, but that's what it looks like from early reading.

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[–] SpaceXplorer_8042@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

This is precisely why I never connected my Sony TV to my Wif - not even setupi. If I ever want to watch YouTube, I can use my PS4 - it will handle the 4k or 60 fps videos much better and won't stutter if I try to read the comments. Deleted every single app that wasn't native to android. MY TV now only does two things - either displays HDMI from my set-top-box, PS4 or laptop (for movies) or displays a nice slideshow with the time (built-in screensaver)

[–] MudMan@fedia.io 2 points 2 months ago (19 children)

I have my LGs connected, but logged out.

It's a hassle in that it requires to log in and then back out for mandatory updates of some apps (others will update without a logout, for some reason), but at least it removes the need to agree to a whole bunch of their garbage and add it to an identifying account.

I would keep it offline and use a set-top box, but I have family members that aren't tech savvy and won't want more hassle than pressing the "Netlfix" button on the remote.

I'll say that even they are increasingly annoyed at the constant cookie prompts during live TV watching. Honestly broadcast TV is an absolute hellscape these days.

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