Creepy Vizio Tracking Your TV Habits

**CreditDave** · 02-07-2017, 12:26 PM

Visio just settled a case with the FTC where it is alleged that Vizio tracked user viewing habits without them knowing it. And then re-sold that data to advertisers and others.

Very creepy.

Read the entire FTC press release here.

**garyol** · 02-07-2017, 04:06 PM

no wonder they can sell their tvs for so cheap

**mike1222** · 02-08-2017, 09:39 AM

we have a so-called smart tv from a different mfr. no way am never giving it out wifi passcode.

**wiggens** · 02-08-2017, 01:20 PM

the internet of things is just not trustworthy. life will turn out like the battlestar galactica reboot.

**Louis** · 02-09-2017, 09:15 AM

Remember, these televisions have video cameras to. They are not just watching what you're watching. They are watching you.

**koulolo** · 02-09-2017, 02:04 PM

For this reason, I cover the webcam on my monitor.

**CatEyes** · 02-10-2017, 07:25 AM

I saw a commercial last night for Vizio. And all I could think was: I know how they are able to sell the TVs for so little. Yuck!

**CreditDave** · 02-10-2017, 01:06 PM

It turns out that Vizio is not the only mfr that tracks data - though they had the worst policy with an auto-opt in and no opt-out.

Anyway, in case your interested, here is an article listing some TVs and devices you connect to them rated for privacy: https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2017/0...-tracking-you/

Definitly worth checking out.