I would return that shit immediately. There is absolutely no use for smart functionality in a computer monitor. I would suspect it's a TV sold as a monitor and will have the same issues as using a TV as a monitor.
this post was submitted on 19 Oct 2024
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Wait, so the monitor has some sort of network capability?
I assume it’s full of streaming apps or something and they just also added this fun ad junk to it.
Generally, we (sadly) see smart monitors come up like smart TVs did ten years ago.
Some noteable features include streaming apps (netflix...) and wireless screen mirroring from phones.
Wow, this is useless!
Seriously, who the hell use Netflix on a monitor when you have a literal pc connected to it that is way better.
Maybe because many streaming services have locked their 4k content behind some specific apps and platforms and offer lower resolutions on general desktop PCs.
In other words, because abuse begets abuse.
But it's trivial to torrent their content at whatever resolution I want...
If it's all the same driver board, they save on complexity of having different parts. I hate it but it's true. Samsung gaming monitors now have to keep track of a remote to change settings.
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Both HDMI and DisplayPort feature USB/Ethernet data link capabilities, and obviously USB-C does as well.
This is dependent upon the version of the cable, and all other hardware involved, but this is well within the bounds of available ad/surveillance tech.
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I suspect that this is a smart TV being used as a monitor.
Their TV does but I'm not sure how it works with monitors. Maybe it's just hardcoded ads in their software. I don't see how the monitor can have a network connection..
Ethernet over HDMI Ethernet over display port Ethernet via thunderbolt They could probably do something tricky with a driver and serial over HDMI
I don't know about this one but several LG monitors actually have Wi-Fi built in.
Of course, If it was using Wi-Fi you could just not connect the Wi-Fi. But some manufacturers are getting smart and are able to use open networks to call home. You could open it up find the antenna and short it out directly to the ground plane
Yeah it’s odd, maybe the monitor has a sort of usb-c -over-displayport ethernet adapter ?
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I would call legal and IT. It's outside the scope of my role to accept contacts on behalf of the company.
IT here, Plesse don't involve us... We don't want to to deal with this bs either
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Full page ads on the monitor for you with love from IT.
Smart Monitor is the same as a Smart TV, not surprised
Some of my favourite monitors have been from LG but these days I get by just fine never buying any of their products and I will continue to do so. Eat shit, LG.
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Haha, that's almost impressive. But no, I will not be buying an LG monitor now.
Me the second I read this: FUCK. THAT. 😠
I've kept mine disconnected from the internet. I worry eventually that they will force it to be online to be used.
They can't if it's never connected to the internet.
Looks like it has smart functions, so same software as their TVs and you can actually just decline terms but some functions won't be available. It's not just one chcekbox so you can have some smart functions for some privacy. It's one of the better solutions. Anyway without internet there cannot be any tracking or ads so as a monitor it has just fancier osd.
Someday in the future even our toilets will all be connected to the internet
Analyzing your poo for your safety.