Samsung's new 'Television Block' feature allows it to remotely disable stolen televisions.

In an official blog post, Samsung introduced the functionality. The function is designed to safeguard the business's retailers and prevent the "development of secondary marketplaces related to the selling of illicit items," according to the company. As a result, Samsung TV sets obtained through unlawful ways will be unable to work correctly once linked to the internet.

To get into the specifics, the TV Block Function has been enabled on all Samsung TVs throughout the world. By default, it will be switched on. If a user tries to connect a Samsung Smart TV that has been stolen or looted from the company's warehouse, the serial number of the TV will be recognized by the server. It will then remotely disable all of the stolen item's functions.

If a legal customer's Samsung TV is accidentally blocked by the company's server, they can provide evidence of purchase or a valid TV license to get their TVs operating again.

Samsung has turned on the remote TV blocking option for all of the TVs taken from its Cato Ridge distribution hub in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. As a result, when an operator connects one of these TV sets to the internet, the firm will remotely disable the TV set through its server.

“This technology may have a beneficial influence now, and it will also be of value to both the industry and customers in the future,” said Mike Van Lier, Samsung's Director of Consumer Electronics.

“As an organization, we recognize our essential role in providing peace of mind to our consumers and clients. We can overcome the consequences of the extraordinary business upheaval that many of us have just experienced if we work together. We'll keep an eye on the issue and make modifications as needed to maintain business continuity for everyone,” Lier added.

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