Keeping Your Smart TV Secure: Software Update Habits That Matter

It's easy to think of Smart TV updates as purely about new features or fixing bugs, but they also patch security vulnerabilities the same way updates do on a phone or computer.

Good habits to build

• Install system updates when prompted rather than dismissing them repeatedly
• Check for updates manually every so often if your TV doesn't do it automatically
• Keep individual apps updated as well as the TV's core software

Where to find update settings

See our general guide on updating your Smart TV's software for where to look on most platforms.

Account-level security matters too

Keeping your device current is one half of the picture — see our guide on securing your streaming account password for the other half.