STOP YOUR TV SPYING ON YOU
As with any internet-connected device, using a smart TV or streaming stick is a two-way street. You get the content you want – such as TV, films and music – and in return it collects data about your activities and interests. One reason why TVs have become so cheap in the last few years is that data-gathering and advertising opportunities now give manufacturers an additional revenue stream beyond the sale of the physical hardware. Here we explain how you can enjoy the benefits of your smart telly or streaming stick without your personal data being collected, shared and used to target you with ads.
Turn off automatic content recognition
Many manufacturers of smart TVs and streaming devices use automatic content recognition (ACR) to analyse your viewing habits. This privacy-invading technology is often turned
