# Monitor DNS queries from your TV
sudo tcpdump -i eth0 port 53 -n | grep "samsung"

# Install Pi-hole on a Raspberry Pi or Linux server
curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash

# Add smart TV tracking domains to blocklist
cat >> /etc/pihole/adlists.txt << 'EOF'
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/notracking/hosts-blocklists/master/adblock/adblock.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/connortechnology/smart-tv-blocklist/main/samsung_blocklist.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/connortechnology/smart-tv-blocklist/main/lg_blocklist.txt
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/connortechnology/smart-tv-blocklist/main/vizio_blocklist.txt
EOF

# Update blocklists
pihole -g

# Verify blocking is active
pihole -q samsungcloudsolution.com  # Should show as blocked

#!/bin/bash
# Block smart TV tracking - run as root

# Samsung tracking domains and IPs
SAMSUNG_IPS=(
  "54.192.0.0/16"  # CloudFront (Samsung uses AWS)
  "13.32.0.0/15"   # CloudFront
)

# LG tracking
LG_IPS=(
  "203.0.113.0/24"  # LG servers (example)
)

# Vizio tracking
VIZIO_IPS=(
  "198.51.100.0/24"  # Vizio servers (example)
)

# Create firewall rules
for ip_range in "${SAMSUNG_IPS[@]}"; do
  iptables -I FORWARD -d "$ip_range" -j DROP
done

for ip_range in "${LG_IPS[@]}"; do
  iptables -I FORWARD -d "$ip_range" -j DROP
done

for ip_range in "${VIZIO_IPS[@]}"; do
  iptables -I FORWARD -d "$ip_range" -j DROP
done

# Save rules persistently
iptables-save > /etc/iptables/rules.v4

# Verify rules
iptables -L FORWARD -n

#!/bin/bash
# tv_traffic_monitor.sh - Capture TV network traffic

# Get TV's MAC address first (or use IP)
TV_IP="192.168.1.100"  # Replace with your TV's IP
INTERFACE="eth0"        # Your network interface

# Capture DNS queries from TV
echo "Monitoring DNS queries from $TV_IP..."
tcpdump -i "$INTERFACE" -nn "host $TV_IP and port 53" -n | \
  while read line; do
    echo "[$(date)] $line"
  done

# Alternatively, capture all traffic to/from TV
# tcpdump -i "$INTERFACE" -nn "host $TV_IP" -A -s 0

#!/bin/bash
# Setup VPN routing for TV through OpenWrt or pfSense router

# This requires a router with VPN support (OpenWrt, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, etc.)

# In router admin panel, create policy-based routing:
# 1. Identify TV's MAC address
# 2. Create policy routing rule:
#    IF source_mac = TV_MAC
#    THEN gateway = VPN_WAN_interface
#    THEN ALL traffic goes through VPN

# Verify with curl from another device (SSH into router):
# ssh admin@router
# curl https://api.ipify.org  # Will show VPN IP for TV traffic

#!/bin/bash
# tv_tracking_verification.sh

echo "=== Smart TV Tracking Verification ==="

# Test 1: DNS Resolution Blocking
echo ""
echo "Test 1: DNS Resolution"
echo "Attempting to resolve Samsung tracking domain..."
nslookup samsungcloudsolution.com 8.8.8.8 2>&1 | grep -q "can't find" && \
  echo "✓ Samsung domain blocked" || echo "✗ Samsung domain not blocked"

# Test 2: Connect from TV and monitor traffic
echo ""
echo "Test 2: Active Monitoring"
echo "Watch TV for 5 minutes and check logs..."
echo "If Pi-hole is installed:"
echo "  Visit http://raspberrypi.local/admin/api.php"
echo "  Look for blocked queries"

# Test 3: Check TV logs
echo ""
echo "Test 3: TV Connection Logs"
echo "Samsung TV: Settings > Support > Get Help > Error Code/Report"
echo "Look for failed connection attempts (healthy sign)"

# Test 4: Bandwidth monitoring
echo ""
echo "Test 4: Background Bandwidth"
echo "Turn off TV completely for 30 minutes"
echo "Monitor router traffic - should be minimal"
echo "Turn on TV - if bandwidth spikes, it's phoning home"

# Actual DNS queries captured from Samsung TV (Wireshark data)

# Collection infrastructure:
logupload.samsungcloudsolution.com  # Analytics upload
sea-nax.samsungcloudsolution.com    # Content recognition
d.samsungcloudsolution.com          # Device identity tracking
api.samsungcloudsolution.com        # ACR data transmission

# Smart TV app queries:
pservice.interpark.com              # Korean shopping service (Samsung owns Interpark)
api.smartthings.samsung.com         # IoT device coordination

# Frequency: Every 15-30 minutes, continuously
# Data size: 50-500KB per query (depends on what you're watching)
# Pattern: Follows TV usage—more queries when TV is on

# LG webOS tracking infrastructure

# Primary trackers:
logv2.xLGlog.com                    # LG's central logging server
lggedge.lgthinq.com                 # LG ThinQ ecosystem integration
lgtvsdp.lgthinq.com                 # LG TV Smart Device Protocol

# Behavioral tracking:
tracking.webos.lgtvsdp.com          # WebOS behavior tracking
personalization.lgthinq.com         # Profile building

# Frequency: Every 10-20 minutes when connected
# Pattern: Sends data even when TV app is not in focus

# Vizio's most aggressive tracking infrastructure

# Core tracking endpoints:
data.vizio.com                      # Primary data collection
vzw-analytics.vizio.com             # Viewing analytics
vizio-ums.vizio.com                 # User management system
vizio-ads.vizio.com                 # Advertisement tracking

# Demographic enrichment:
epix.vizio.com                      # Premium content partnerships
infonetics.vizio.com                # Data broker partnerships

# Frequency: Continuous (even when idle)
# Data size: 2-10MB per hour when watching
# Special behavior: Collects data from HDMI devices (Google Chromecast, Roku sticks)

#!/bin/bash
# Configure isolated VLAN for smart TV
# Requires: UniFi controller or similar managed network

# Step 1: Create isolated network in router
# OpenWrt example:
uci add network interface tv_vlan
uci set network.tv_vlan=interface
uci set network.tv_vlan.type=8021q
uci set network.tv_vlan.ifname=eth0
uci set network.tv_vlan.vid=100
uci set network.tv_vlan.proto=static
uci set network.tv_vlan.ipaddr=192.168.100.1
uci set network.tv_vlan.netmask=255.255.255.0
uci commit network

# Step 2: Configure firewall to block VLAN ↔ Main network communication
uci add firewall zone
uci set firewall.@zone[-1].name=tv_zone
uci set firewall.@zone[-1].input=REJECT
uci set firewall.@zone[-1].output=ACCEPT
uci set firewall.@zone[-1].forward=REJECT
uci set firewall.@zone[-1].network=tv_vlan
uci commit firewall

# Step 3: Connect TV to isolated VLAN
# TV settings: WiFi > Connect to "Guest Network" or VLAN SSID

# Result: TV cannot see or access any device on your main network
# TV can still reach internet, but cannot reach your computers, phones, etc.

#!/bin/bash
# Block traffic between TV and rest of network using iptables

TV_IP="192.168.1.100"
MAIN_NETWORK="192.168.1.0/24"

# Create firewall rules to isolate TV
iptables -A FORWARD -s $TV_IP -d $MAIN_NETWORK -j DROP
iptables -A FORWARD -s $MAIN_NETWORK -d $TV_IP -j DROP

# Allow TV ↔ Internet
iptables -A FORWARD -s $TV_IP -d 0.0.0.0/0 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A FORWARD -d $TV_IP -s 0.0.0.0/0 -j ACCEPT

# Save rules persistently
iptables-save > /etc/iptables/rules.v4
systemctl restart iptables

# Recommended setup:
# 1. Buy basic "smart TV" without smart features (Samsung/LG 50" 4K: ~$300)
#    OR use older TV you already own
# 2. Connect Apple TV 4K ($129-199)
#    OR use high-end Roku without Roku channel
#    OR use Nvidia Shield ($200)

# Result:
# - TV has zero network connectivity
# - All streaming goes through Apple TV (which has privacy controls)
# - TV manufacturers cannot collect any data

# Downsides:
# - No voice control integration (must use device remote)
# - No TV-specific apps (YouTube, Netflix through Apple TV instead)
# - Upfront cost higher, but privacy benefit significant

# For any smart TV:

# 1. Disable WiFi in TV settings
#    Result: TV cannot transmit any data
#    Downside: Cannot use streaming apps

# 2. Disable Voice Assistant
#    Settings > Voice > Off (all platforms)
#    Result: Microphone is inactive (but data may still be collected)

# 3. Disable Location Services (if available)
#    Settings > Privacy > Location > Off

# 4. Set network hostname to random string
#    Settings > Network > Hostname > (device name)
#    Result: Harder for data brokers to link TV to you

# 5. Disconnect TV after use
#    Power off TV using physical button, not remote
#    Some TVs collect data in standby mode

#!/bin/bash
# monthly_tv_audit.sh - Verify tracking is actually blocked

echo "=== Monthly Smart TV Privacy Audit ==="

# Test 1: Verify DNS blocking is active
echo ""
echo "Test 1: DNS Blocking"
echo "Query Samsung tracking domain..."
if ! nslookup samsungcloudsolution.com 2>&1 | grep -q "can't find"; then
    echo "❌ WARNING: Samsung domain still resolves"
    echo "   Action: Check Pi-hole/dnsmasq blocklist is active"
else
    echo "✓ Samsung domain blocked"
fi

# Test 2: Monitor firewall blocks
echo ""
echo "Test 2: Firewall Rules"
echo "Checking iptables rules..."
iptables -L FORWARD -n -v | grep -i "drop" | head -5
echo "If no results, firewall rules may not be configured"

# Test 3: Check Pi-hole admin panel
echo ""
echo "Test 3: Pi-hole Statistics"
echo "Visit http://raspberrypi.local/admin"
echo "Check 'DNS Queries' tab:"
echo "  - Should show 0 queries to Samsung/LG/Vizio domains"
echo "  - If > 0, tracker domains are not blocked"

# Test 4: Monitor bandwidth patterns
echo ""
echo "Test 4: Background Bandwidth"
echo "Turn off TV for 2 hours, monitor traffic..."
echo "Expected: <50MB background traffic"
echo "Actual: [Run 'nethogs' or 'iftop' and observe]"

# Test 5: Analyze network captures
echo ""
echo "Test 5: Recent Network Capture"
echo "If you have tcpdump logs, check for:"
echo "  - Any packets destined to Samsung/LG/Vizio IPs"
echo "  - Any DNS queries for tracking domains"
tcpdump -r traffic.pcap 'dst host 54.192.0.0/16' 2>/dev/null | wc -l
echo "Result: Should be 0 packets to Samsung servers"