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Her 9-year-old used a voice remote to buy Netflix, now this Ontario mom wants to warn others

Her 9-year-old used a voice remote to buy Netflix, now this Ontario mom wants to warn others

A London, Ont., woman is out nearly $200 after her daughter purchased a Netflix subscription using a Rogers TV box voice control remote. Technology analyst Carmi Levy said buying services on smart devices has gotten easier, and consumers need to know how to protect themselves from accidental purchases.

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