LG M5 (2025)

This model has a built-in far-field microphone, which is the hardware hands-free voice control uses.

What a far-field mic does →

LG's US product page for the OLED77M5PUA lists "Hands-free Voice Control: Yes" and "Always Ready: Yes" in its specifications, with "Remote: Magic Remote MR25" in the box. Checked 6 Nov 2026.

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This model is still receiving firmware/platform updates.

What that actually means for your TV →

Current-generation model, released 2025 and shipping with webOS 25 out of the box.

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This model has LG's ACR feature (branded "Live Plus"), which analyses on-screen content — including over HDMI — to identify what's playing.

What ACR is and how to turn it off →

LG's 12 Sep 2026 statement describes ACR (Live Plus) on LG smart TVs generally, not this specific model. LG says it is turned off by default and only runs once you accept the Viewing Information Agreement.

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LG says this TV looks for compatible devices on your home network, for features like connecting to them, and doesn't describe a setting that turns this off. To keep it away from your other devices, you can put the TV on a separate guest network.

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LG says its smart TVs use device discovery to find compatible devices on your home network, such as set-top boxes, games consoles and smart home devices, and that this information isn't used for advertising (statement, 12 Sep 2026). LG doesn't describe a setting that turns it off. A 2026 Gamers Nexus test on an LG G3 found the TV repeatedly contacting other devices on the network even with no agreements accepted. Whether the list of devices is sent to LG hasn't been shown publicly.

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