Why should you not turn on the TV when checking into a hotel, but unplug the device?

The advice to not turn on the TV when checking into a hotel — and instead unplug it — stems from a mix of tech security, privacy, and even energy-conscious concerns. Here’s a breakdown of why some people follow this practice:

🔒 1. Privacy Risks from Smart TVs
Modern hotel TVs are often “smart TVs” that may:

Be connected to the internet.

Have cameras or microphones (sometimes hidden in bezels).

Store login info (if guests use streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube).

Why unplug?
To eliminate the risk of being recorded, listened to, or having your info tracked or leaked. Unplugging is a sure way to cut power to any built-in camera or mic.

📺 2. Preventing Tracking or Behavioral Monitoring
Some hotels use connected TVs with tracking features to collect data:

What you watch.

When you turn on/off the TV.

Your in-room activity patterns (based on TV usage).

Unplugging avoids being part of that data stream.

🧼 3. Security from Hacked or Compromised Devices

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