Fix your slow smart TV in 2 minutes

In this episode of the Kim Komando Daily Tech Update, Kim addresses two major tech concerns: fixing a slow smart TV and helping a listener navigate privacy fears in a smart home during a divorce. For the sluggish TV, she reveals a simple two-minute fix involving a full power discharge by unplugging the TV, holding the power button for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in—effectively resetting the internal capacitors that cause lag. The segment is followed by a sponsor message for Rocket Money, a financial app that helps users track subscriptions, save money, and automate savings. Later, Kim takes a call from Sonia, who is worried about potential surveillance in her family’s smart vacation home. Sonia suspects her ex-husband, a software engineer, may have installed hidden cameras or accessed devices remotely. Kim advises checking for physical signs of hidden cameras, using an RF detector, reviewing router settings for hidden networks, and performing a factory reset on the router and devices—though access to the account is essential. She emphasizes that while the situation is complex and emotionally charged, proactive steps can restore control. The episode ends with a promotion for Kim’s free daily newsletter, The Current.