How to find, locate and track the IP address and location of a stolen smart TV
A Smart TV as the name suggests is a Smart TV. It not only allows you to connect to your regular cable service, but also access various devices and the Internet. Thanks to its functions and WIFI connection , you can surf it, play games and see much more. Even better if you have a subscription to streaming services.
Netflix, HBO, Hulu or Amazon Prime are among those who run the streaming service which you can enjoy on your Smart TV. This makes it a flashy and fun device to enjoy. At the same time, however, they also make them an easy target for theft in many countries, unfairly. Not only because of their ostentation, but because of the difficulty in following them correctly.
Home burglary is a horrific affliction that is not uncommon in many Hispanic homes. Easy-sell items, such as computers, cell phones or consoles, are the main targets of thieves in these thefts. As a result, the Smart TV will not escape its plunder coveted objects.
However, there is a method you can use to find out where your PC is and lead the authorities to the thief. And all with the help of the streaming services mentioned above!
Is it possible to follow my Smart TV?
Like we said, smart TVs can't really be tracked properly. They are not like cell phones because they do not have GPS and you cannot easily track your own location. However, the curious method does not require you to track it through the device itself, but through the account of a streaming service such as Netflix.
Streaming services like Netflix or HBO have a section in our profiles where we can review account activity. In this document, you can see when and where a profile who granted the service to view content is connected .
Specifically, it will show you the IP address, which is the unique address that internet providers give you. When a person registers a connection by putting an Internet service at home, a unique IP address is established for that connection. And it is thanks to this IP address that we can know where our Smart TV is.
How do I use Netflix to find out the location of my Smart TV?
This process takes a little luck because the thief must have been curious about enter your Netflix. However, you probably will when you find out that you now have a free account as well.
When the theft took place, do not immediately change the word de spends account to deny thief access. This is because this is precisely what we need. If the thief enters your Netflix account and logs into a show, they'll have taken the bait.
You need to go to account settings and check recent activity. On the activity page, they will show you where, when and from which device the streaming service has been used recently. When you see the most recent Smart TV activity, write down the IP address.
How do I know who is behind an IP address?
Once you have noted this IP address, you need to contact the authorities. The IP can provide the name and address of said person who owns it. But this can only be done judicially since it is the law, you must therefore go and file your complaint.
Once you have provided the IP address to the police, they will have to process the report. When legally allowed for it to be traceable, the rest is in your hands to catch the thief. And likewise, that you can retrieve the Smart TV.
It may sound very complicated and risky, but these operations have borne fruit . In Argentina, a few years ago, a woman managed to recover her stolen Smart TV through the use of IP that she saw on Netflix. Later, after the news broke, the method became popular and many similar news emerged from people who reported with PI and found those responsible.
Several thieves or buyers of stolen goods have been frustrated with important Netflix account details. Therefore, it is always prudent to approach the authorities first and do not log out of all devices or change your account password.
