Does your TV track you even through the HDMI port? Short answer: Yes

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Does your TV track you even through the HDMI port? Short answer: Yes

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Does your TV track you even through the HDMI port? Short answer: Yes

Thu Feb 12 2026

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TVs often analyze what you watch to curate suggestions and serve you ads, even through HDMI-connected devices, but we've found a few ways to take back control.