# Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections - Engadget

> Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections Some apps turn a TV into a residential proxy for internet traffic.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2229078/samsung-says-its-banning-smart-tv-apps-that-expose-users-internet-connections/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a70de2f960b3ac99824ca54)
- **Published:** 2026-08-03
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #samsung #lg #nintendo-switch
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