Curtains
The Usher's guide
Close the curtains on your Samsung
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Bought 2024 or later
Checked against the maker's manual and lab tests.
Stops it watching
Viewing Information Services (ACR)
Recognizes everything on screen, including what's plugged into HDMI.
Go to Settings › All Settings › General & Privacy › Terms & Privacy › Privacy Choices › Viewing Information Services
Turn OFF Samsung stops fingerprinting what's on screen. Apps keep working.
Source: malwarebytes.com · press · checked 2026-09-12
Stops it listening
Voice Recognition Services
Sends voice from the remote to Samsung for processing.
Go to Settings › All Settings › General & Privacy › Terms & Privacy › Privacy Choices › Voice Recognition Services
Uncheck Bixby and the remote's mic button stop working.
Source: tomsguide.com · press · checked 2026-09-12
Stops the ad profile
Internet-Based Ad Personalization
Targets home-screen ads using your viewing profile.
Go to Settings › All Settings › General & Privacy › Terms & Privacy › Privacy Choices › Internet-Based Ad Personalization
Turn OFF Ads stay, targeting stops.
Source: tomsguide.com · press · checked 2026-09-12
Bought before 2024
Partly checked — some menu names vary by model year.
Stops it watching
Viewing Information Services (ACR)
Recognizes everything on screen.
Go to Settings › Support › Terms & Privacy › Viewing Information Services
Uncheck Samsung stops fingerprinting what's on screen.
Source: tomsguide.com · press · checked 2026-09-12
Stops it listening
Voice Recognition Services
Sends voice from the remote to Samsung.
Go to Settings › Support › Terms & Privacy › Voice Recognition Services
Uncheck The remote's mic button stops working.
Source: tomsguide.com · press · checked 2026-09-12
Stops the ad profile
Interest Based Advertisements Service
Targets ads using your viewing.
Go to Settings › Support › Terms & Privacy › Interest Based Advertisements Service
Uncheck Ads stay, targeting stops.
Source: tomsguide.com · press · checked 2026-09-12