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- 1Home network blocks smart TV traffic using OPNsense firewall●Blocking has commenced. Look at all that glorious blocked traffic! It wasn't too hard to do in # opnSense either: 1) Cre
A home network administrator has started blocking outbound traffic from smart TVs using OPNsense, an open-source firewall. The method involves creating an alias of the TVs' MAC addresses and adding a firewall rule that blocks all traffic from those devices except from approved addresses. The post is drawing attention as a practical example of limiting smart TV telemetry and unwanted connections on home networks.
- 2Homeowner blocks all smart TVs from internet access●Today's project: Blocking all TVs in the house from internet access. Blocking at the firewall running # opnSense . # pri
A homeowner has blocked every television in their house from internet access, using firewall rules on their OpnSense router to cut off LG, Sony, Roku and TCL sets. The move targets smart TV telemetry and tracking, and has resonated with others concerned about how much data connected TVs collect.