Query about smart TV on local network
by rkelsen from LinuxQuestions.org on (#5GQ64)
So I have a Linux machine on the local network at home, which also has a so-called smart TV attached. On the Linux machine, I use a small program called gkrellm to visually monitor various things.
I noticed that even with no other programs open there are continuous small amounts of traffic coming to the Linux machine.
Running a tcpdump tells me that it is continuously receiving packets from the TV. It's not much, in terms of traffic. Perhaps 120 bytes per second, but it sometimes jumps to 600 bytes per second. A drop in the bucket, but it annoys me. How do I stop it? The TV needs to be able to see this computer, so firewalls are out of the question. It even happens when the TV is in 'stand by' mode.
I noticed that even with no other programs open there are continuous small amounts of traffic coming to the Linux machine.
Running a tcpdump tells me that it is continuously receiving packets from the TV. It's not much, in terms of traffic. Perhaps 120 bytes per second, but it sometimes jumps to 600 bytes per second. A drop in the bucket, but it annoys me. How do I stop it? The TV needs to be able to see this computer, so firewalls are out of the question. It even happens when the TV is in 'stand by' mode.