How to Hack a Smart TV Camera

Introduction:

In this day and age, it's not enough to just have a smart TV. You need to protect yourself and your family by knowing how to hack a smart TV camera. By following our simple tips, you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe from prying eyes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Smart TVs have a lot of great features, but like most things in life, there is a downside. Some smart TV cameras can be hacked to watch you while you watch TV. To avoid being hacked, you may want to have a secure home network, including a password. Be careful what links you click while on your smart TV- some malicious websites can hack your TV if you're not careful.

How Do Hackers Get In Your TV?

Your home network is the key to hacking into your smart TV. In order to gain access, the hacker needs to be physically near your home and connected to your network. To make it more difficult for them, be sure to password protect your home network. Once they are on your network, the hacker can control your TV in a number of ways. They may change the channels or volume without your permission, or they may activate the camera or microphone to watch or listen to what is happening in your room.

How to Protect Your Smart TV

As I mentioned above, you should set up a password for your WiFi network and you may also want to change this password occasionally in case someone accessed it. Another way to protect yourself is to cover the camera with some opaque tape. If your smart TV has a camera that can be turned, you can also cover that with tape. The FBI recommends putting a piece of opaque black tape over the camera.

How to Stop Smart TVs From Collecting Data

In addition to the camera, your smart TV microphone can be activated by your virtual assistant. For example, if you say "Hey Google" or "Alexa," your TV will be listening. This data is then collected by the brand. Your viewing habits are also a valuable source of information for brands. Every time you tell your virtual assistant to do something, it activates the microphone. Various smart TV brands insist that they do not keep these searches, but there is no way to know for sure. Many smart TVs feature a tracking setting that allows the brands to watch what you are watching. However, many of these TVs have settings that allow you to turn this feature off. You may need to search through multiple menus to find the right setting. There may be one setting for tracking content and another for ad tracking.

Conclusion:

Smart TVs can be a great addition to any home, but they also come with some risks. Hackers can gain access to your TV and collect data without your knowledge or consent, so it's important to take steps to protect your device. Follow these tips to keep your Smart TV safe and secure.