I think the person you’re replying to is more concerned about privacy implications than a security exploit involving an exotic TV airwave signal attack.
It's great that more people have become security aware over the past five years. Hopefully in the next five years they'll learn about threat modelling.
I think the person you’re replying to is making a tongue-in-cheek comment.
Time to jam my soldering iron through the wireless chipset!
"Error 6942: Wireless chip authentication failed. Please visit an LG® Authorized Reseller™ to purchase a replacement Home Entertainment Destination."
Wow, I've been investigating Intel Management Engine lately, and this comment feels quite poignant.