I’ve become increasingly wary of how much information my internet-connected devices collect, and I recently turned my attention to my smart TV. After checking my Fire TV and Samsung TV privacy settings, I deactivated three options that let them collect viewing data, personalize advertising, and send diagnostic information to the manufacturer. I hoped to limit unnecessary data sharing without affecting how my TV functions, so after a week of normal TV viewing, I reviewed what exactly had changed.
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