Curtains

The Usher's guide

Close the curtains on your Sony

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Sony with Google TV

Partly checked — some menu names vary by model year.

There is no single Google TV path — each maker changes the menus. Sony sets may also carry a separate Samba TV opt-out.

Stops it watching

  1. Intelligent settings / content recognition

    Some makers hide screen recognition under picture settings.

    Go to Settings › Display & Sound › Intelligent Settings

    Turn OFF Recognition stops where this exists. Not every set has it.

    Source: pocket-lint.com · press · checked 2026-09-12

  2. Usage & Diagnostics

    Sends usage reports to Google.

    Go to Settings › Privacy › Usage & Diagnostics

    Turn OFF Nothing changes for you.

    Source: bgr.com · press · checked 2026-09-12

Stops the ad profile

  1. Advertising ID

    The ID advertisers use to follow you across apps.

    Go to Settings › Privacy › Ads

    Delete or reset the Advertising ID Ads stay, targeting resets.

    Source: bgr.com · press · checked 2026-09-12

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