Research published today by SPUR found that nearly half of LG Smart TV applications contain residential proxy SDKs — software libraries that route user traffic through residential internet connections. These tools are commonly used for legitimate purposes like security testing, but they also raise privacy concerns: viewers' browsing activity could flow through third-party networks, potentially exposing personal data or enabling surveillance. According to the research, LG Smart TVs show an unusually high concentration of these SDKs compared to other platforms, raising questions about whether users consented to this data routing.

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