# Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic.

- Source: Ars Technica
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:00:37+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/does-opting-out-of-smart-tv-tracking-work-research-finds-suspicious-traffic/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/does-opting-out-of-smart-tv-tracking-work-research-finds-suspicious-tr-a8fc29/

OS operators throwing out that data is "unlikely," research author tells Ars.

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