A Canadian composer recently shared a bizarre incident she encountered with her Windows 11 PC that turned out to be caused by her HiSense TV in the living room. The composer, Priscilla, had been experiencing issues with her computer for several years, including display settings not opening and problems with her midi keyboard. Despite trying to reinstall Windows 11 and update drivers, the issues persisted.
It wasn’t until she attempted to work remotely in the living room and her taskbar disappeared that she realized something was seriously wrong. After seeking help online, she discovered that the culprit behind her computer troubles was actually her HiSense Android TV. The TV’s UPNP network exploration was randomly generating a new UUID every few minutes, causing Windows to treat it as a new device and cluttering the device list with duplicate items, leading to a system “deadlock”.
Priscilla’s revelation has led other netizens to share similar experiences and warn against purchasing HiSense TVs. It seems that certain HiSense TV models, such as the Hisense 50Q8G- 50 Smart 4K ULED™ Android TV in Priscilla’s case, may cause issues with Windows operating systems. If you experience unexplained computer problems, it might be worth checking if your smart TV is inadvertently attacking your system.
The incident serves as a cautionary tale about the potential unexpected consequences of seemingly innocuous devices in our homes. It’s a reminder to always investigate all possible sources of technical issues before assuming it’s a problem with your computer.