Hermes Agent Targets Smart TV Spying

This is stronger privacy positioning than a concrete product update, turning smart-home surveillance into a compelling use case for an open, extensible agent.

• –Hermes can run with local or hosted models, giving developers more control over data and deployment.
• –Its Home Assistant integration supports smart-home state monitoring and device control, including media players.
• –Hermes alone is not a complete privacy shield; blocking manufacturer telemetry still requires network controls or alternative firmware and apps.
• –The campaign highlights agentic home automation as a practical alternative to vendor-controlled assistants.