With the continuous development of science and technology, the functions of television have become more and more intelligent. However, with the introduction of operating systems, the security of smart TVs has also caused consumer concerns. Recently, Samsung's new plasma HDTV has exacerbated this concern.
Samsung's new television series is closer to computers than any previous television set. They use some previously unusable high-tech technology, including built-in high-definition camera, microphone and face recognition software.
These software can enable Samsung TV to identify who is watching TV and provide more personalized service based on the user's viewing habits. They can also listen and respond to specific voice commands.
It is these features that have caused many consumers to worry. After they believe that Samsung TV has the above software, the company can track, monitor and even monitor you without your knowledge.
A website official named Gary Merson said that because users have no way to disconnect the camera and microphone, they cannot ensure that Samsung does not collect data and pass it on to third parties.
Merson said: "We are concerned that the Samsung TV has a built-in sports camera and microphone. A Samsung spokesman told us that users can turn off the voice function, but this can only be done through software, not like you put the room It's as simple as turning lights on or off.
"Other TVs also have cameras and microphones, but they are just accessories and can only be connected through the USB interface. Users can unplug them at any time. But these new Samsung TVs are different and you cannot unplug them."
“In our demonstration, unless the face recognition software is activated, there is no sign of when the camera and microphone are turned on. In the case of a microphone, there is no way for the user to disconnect or ensure that it does not get your voice.
Merson claimed that these issues can not help but worry about whether Samsung can monitor people watching Samsung TV and can listen to them arbitrarily through the microphone and the network.
He said people also worry about whether Samsung will store this data and how secure it is.
He also said that Samsung TV systems may be hacked. For example, if these TVs are running operating systems that have been hacked, they may be hacked.
When Samsung was asked about the privacy features of these television sets or corporate policy information, the company did not respond.