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News India Live, Digital Desk: Privacy Settings: Nowadays, smart TVs are not just TV in our homes, but have become part of the family in a way. From films to favorite shows, from gaming to online content, smart TVs are making our world very convenient. But, have you ever thought that your smart TV… is also doing your ‘spy’?
Yes, you read it right. Just as your smartphone keeps an eye on every activity of you, in the same way your smart TVs are also depositing all your likes, every dislike and all the data of your viewing habits. In the world of technology, it is called ‘Automatic Content Recognition) or’ Automatic Content Recognition ‘. It records your viewing patterns, how to view advertisements and your internet activity.
Then on the basis of this data, companies you She shows the advertisement, which you think ‘what is the matter, this is what it was!’ It is not just limited to advertisements, it is a direct violation of your privacy and may also be misused in future. A third-party can make your profiles by taking access to this data.
There is nothing to panic, you can stop the ‘spy’ of your smart TV! You just have to make a small change in the privacy settings of your smart TV:
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First of all, press the ‘Settings’ button on your smart TV remote.
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Now go to ‘Privacy’ or ‘Terms & Conditions’ section. These options in different brands of TV can be with slightly different names.
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Here you will get options like ‘Viewing Behavior Data’, ‘Public Broadcast Data Service’, or ‘Interest-Based Advertising’.
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Make all these options ‘off’ (off). If any other data collection or advertising options are seen, then disable it.
Remember, privacy is your right, and you have every right to control your technology. So the next time you watch your favorite show, sleep peacefully that no ‘third eye’ is not looking at you.