Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)
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A feature that identifies on-screen content using audio or other signals for content recognition and ads.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 31%.
Evidence (2)
- 7Hacker News·9/12/2026securityLG denies TV spying claims
LG says recent reports about its smart TVs capturing and uploading audio are misleading. The company states that conversation recording is not continuous, wake-word detection is processed locally, and features such as ACR, voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional and off by default.
- 8Hacker News·9/7/2026securityLG Smart TVs Allegedly Log Audio and Scan Home Networks in Standby
Independent testing reported by Gamers Nexus suggests LG smart TVs scan local networks, identify nearby devices, and collect Wi‑Fi/location data even when the screen appears off. The tests also found microphone audio could be captured in standby and uploaded later, while separate webOS remote code execution vulnerabilities were noted as being disclosed responsibly.