LG Users Unhappy with Ads on TVs and Monitors

LG, a big electronics company, is facing criticism for ads on its TVs and monitors.

On July 17, an LG customer saw a pop-up ad for antivirus software on their gaming monitor. The customer shared their frustration online.

A customer warned others not to buy LG monitors because they download apps and show pop-ups.

A YouTube channel found that LG monitors install a program that suggests other apps and shows ads.

The program advises customers to install other apps and shows a pop-up ad for antivirus software. This was reported by PCMag.

The situation got worse, and a Microsoft executive replied to the customer's complaint. Microsoft then stopped the pop-up ads.

LG said that antivirus software is not installed automatically and needs the user's consent.

But there were more complaints about ads on LG screens. A journalist criticized LG for serving ads on his TV homescreen.

There may be more complaints because LG wants to serve video ads on its home screen.

LG announced a new home screen experience with video ads at an advertiser event.

LG is not the only brand to serve ads on its products. Other companies like Amazon and Samsung also show ads.

But pop-up ads are especially annoying, and the backlash against LG was quick.

Mashable asked LG about its advertising strategy and will update the story with more information.

Topics: Advertising Gadgets

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