Report Says LG Smart TVs Collect Data Even When Offline or on Standby

LG smart TVs continue to log and upload data about owners and their homes even when the devices are offline or in standby mode, according to a report from the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, cited by The Verge.

The report found that LG television sets scan nearby Wi-Fi networks to detect other devices in a household, according to The Verge's summary of the findings.

Gamers Nexus also said the TVs record audio logs through their built-in microphones and use audio and video sampling as part of their data collection practices, The Verge reported.

According to the report, this data gathering occurs almost constantly, including in scenarios where consumers might expect the television to be inactive, such as when it is powered off or in standby mode.

The Verge did not indicate in the excerpt whether LG had responded to the findings, and further details of the full Gamers Nexus investigation were not included in the available material.

This report adds to broader ongoing scrutiny of smart TV manufacturers over data collection practices, though specific details on how LG uses the collected information were not specified in the available reporting.