Many of you may wonder what the term “Hisense TV spying” means. To clarify for those users, I have provided a brief explanation of what it means and the safety measures to prevent your TV from spying on you.
Basically, spying is the collection of your personal information or watch history based on the content you are streaming, which can be monitored and stolen by some hackers. Scroll down to learn more in detail.
Does Hisense Smart TV Spy on Us?
Yes, Hisense does collect your data through HISMART@ Services, which is a lightweight sensor for automatic recognition. This privacy policy collects information, including,
- User names
- Passwords
- Location
- Time-zone information
- Internet connection information, including IP addresses
- Account information
- Connection status
- TV serial and model number
- Device Information such as status, usage, performance
Regardless of the above-listed ones, the information you provide through HISMART@ Services will be gathered and retained in accordance with the terms.
Precautions to Prevent Hisense TV from Spying
The methods listed below will help you prevent your Hisense TV from spying on you. You can use this technique on any Hisense Smart TV, regardless of the model.
Disable Personalized Ads on Hisense TV
Personalized ads are the data that your Hisense TV collects to suggest content based on your streaming preference. This is also one of the ways your Hisense TV will spy on you. So, the table below will guide you on how to disable the personalized ads on all Hisense TV models in detail.
| Hisense Roku TV | Turn on your Hisense Roku TV → Launch Settings → Scroll down to choose Privacy → Select the Advertising option → Tap on Personalize Ads → Disable it. |
| Hisense Android TV | Launch the home screen → Visit the Settings section → Choose Device Preferences → Tap on About → Highlight the Legal Information option → Hit the Personalized Ads option → Turn off. |
| Hisense Google TV | Using the remote, hit the Profile icon → Navigate to Settings → Hit the Privacy option → Select the Ads option → Tap on Delete Advertising ID. |
| Hisense Fire TV | Power up your Fire TV → Choose the Preferences tab → Tap on Privacy → Turn off Device Usage Data, Collect App Usage Data, and Internet-Based Ads → Visit Your Advertising ID → Hit the Delete Advertising ID option. |
| Hisense XClass/Xumo TV | Navigate to the Settings section → Choose the Privacy option → Highlight Personalized Ads → Turn Off. |
Note: Unlike other smart TVs, Hisense VIDAA TV lacks the option to disable the personalized ads feature.
Disconnect the External Cameras
Most TV users wonder whether Hisense TVs are built with cameras or not. Basically, Hisense TV models do not come with cameras or microphones, considering the user’s security and privacy.
But, if you have connected any external webcam to your Hisense TV to make hands-free calls via Skype, Facetime, Zoom Meeting, etc., you need to disable the cameras once you’re done with them. It is confirmed that smart TVs with webcams can also be hacked and may be used as spying devices.
Additional Tips to Prevent Your Hisense TV From Spying
Besides the above precautions, here are some alternative tips to prevent your Hisense Smart TV from spying on you.
- Disable the native internet on your Hisense Smart TV.
- Make sure to read all the terms and conditions before accepting or signing any agreements.
- Constantly update the Hisense TV firmware or software and install them immediately on time to get security patches and bug fixes.
- Turn off voice-activated controls if you don’t use them.
- Change the default password for your TV and router to something strong and unique.
- Disable automatic connections on your TV from connecting with unknown networks.
- Use antivirus software to protect your home network from hackers.
Optimistically, the above guide will have helped you a lot in preventing your smart TV from spying on you. Check twice before purchasing a new smart TV because TVs from some unauthorized sellers will not be as good as the original one.
Turn off personalized ads and disconnect the external webcam to prevent the Hisense TV from spying on you.
FAQ
If your smart TV acts without your knowledge or commands, or the TV’s volume level increases and decreases without your commands, or random settings change automatically, then you can confirm that your TV is spying on you.
