I think that is a little far fetched. I can't imagine that the CIA is interested in our living rooms.

Samsung

It's not far-fetched. It's a known issue with Samsung TVs. This has been "known" for a couple of years now.

I have several new Smart Samsung TV's. Anyone hear THAT....:0) I don't think I'd want anyone listening in my livingroom...it would bore them to death.....

I have a Samsung TV and 90 % of the time all they would hear is the TV. Or me talking to the dog. I would think there would be more concern about the new listening devices that talk to you by Amazon and Google. Those listening in here would wonder if there is life in there lol.

We have a few Samsung tv's.

My brain just can't be bothered by this too much at this point, not with bigger fish to fry in the world.

I wonder if you had the tv unplugged when not in use? My outlets are on wall switches (the top plug of each outlet), so it would be easy for me to "unplug" the electricity. I don't have a tv now, but some day if I do decide to get one again, I'll consider this option.

You could just turn off voice recognition in the settings.

Well if they felt the need to listen in on my home, I say be my guest! There are more important things in life for me to worry about.

The Amazon Alexa is at risk of being hacked as well.

Alexa is always listening.

The potential for spying comes with any device with a camera/microphone. There are computer games that tell you on installation that they need access to your camera/microphone. ( why? ) A few years ago there was a big scandal when laptops issued by a high school, were recording the kids at home. OK Google is always listening too. LOL. It's creepy but it's the world we live in. I guess you turn off what you can? Or use "dumb" devices? I just don't think any agency is putting the time and money into watching everyday Americans.

We have a 2017 Samsung in our sunroom. I bet the CIA is impressed with my 4 year old grandson. He was playing with Lego's today, and non-stop talking about building his own empire and taking over the bad people.

If any device is capable of eavesdropping, it would be that lady in my living room. I'll have to whisper her name, Alexa.

I'm not concerned.

BTW, my wife doesn't want to hear what I have to say. Surely the CIA has abandoned our home.

Not to be outdone by the sound of my dogs farting into the couch...

We have a Samsung smart TV. Listen away.

Maybe while I'm cooking I could narrate each step and create my own cooking show! Since our government lost control of the software and foreign countries have access to it, I had better get an international menu going!

( Sarcasm )

Just want to inform the CIA that DH and I have been known to have sex in front of the tv. You've been warned. Could be scary!

neither of the biggies are..then the 2 small are off brands and the kitchen one is old fashion (we keep it because it's white and matched stove and fridge) they would hear how much we scream at you know who and days of our lives...

According to snopes, this rumor has no truth to it.

Snopes

Yes, I have a Samsung Smart TV. I bought a camera to use which I really don't use, so that was a complete waste of $$. BUT: my lens has a cover, so when it's not in use, I close the lens. Done. Just as on my laptop, I have a piece of paper over my lens. Why? Because on the news a week or two ago, they showed how easy it is for hackers to get into your home computer and watch your every move on your computer. And they can see everything behind you. And you don't even know your computer camera is on because the light doesn't turn on.