Hisense TVs Display Intrusive Ads During Basic Operations Like Input Switching and Channel Changes
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Summary
Hisense TV owners are reporting intrusive, non-skippable ads that appear during basic TV operations like switching inputs, turning on the TV, navigating to the home screen, and changing channels. These ads were reportedly added through software updates after purchase, affecting users even with ad-related options disabled. The practice has sparked consumer outrage, with Hisense denying wrongdoing while the issue has persisted for at least a year across multiple markets.
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The firm's TV sets have repeatedly come under fire for forcing non-skippable ads when switching inputs, turning the TV on, navigating to the home screen, and even when switching channels.
all changes that took effect unilaterally after purchase, reportedly even for users who had all ad-related options disabled.
The practice has sparked consumer outrage, with Hisense denying wrongdoing while the issue has persisted for at least a year across multiple markets.
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