A recent investigation by a security researcher suggests that certain Samsung smart TVs could potentially listen to room audio via connected soundbars. The discovery has raised fresh privacy questions for home entertainment enthusiasts who connect external sound equipment to their smart displays.

According to the findings, the communication link between compatible Samsung televisions and paired soundbars can allow audio data or microphone inputs to pass through to the TV's system. While smart soundbars often include microphones for voice assistant integration, consumers may not always realize these audio feeds remain accessible across connected devices.

Users concerned about their privacy can mitigate potential listening by auditing their television's privacy and audio settings. Disabling integrated voice assistants, revoking microphone permissions, or turning off interactive voice recognition features helps restrict how audio data is gathered.

For full details on the researcher's findings and complete instructions on adjusting your setup, check the original report on TalkAndroid.