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Apple TVs are often considered a privacy-safe haven among streaming devices due to their limited tracking features. Unlike most smart TVs and streaming sticks, Apple TVs don't use automatic content recognition (ACR) for user tracking and offer clear options to disable Siri, location tracking, and analytics data sharing during setup. However, the article questions the longevity of this enhanced privacy, considering potential future changes and the data collection practices of apps used on the device.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.