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Don't plug it in the LAN ? Set the firewall rule for the TV to block internet on the router ? (I agree with you, the "smart TV" bonanza is going too far)
by tdkl 11y ago
Don't plug it in the LAN ? Set the firewall rule for the TV to block internet on the router ? (I agree with you, the "smart TV" bonanza is going too far)
- izacus 11y agoWell, that works until the smart TV refuses to set up without internet connection like modern STBs and mobile phones.
- deleted 11y ago[deleted]
- pdkl95 11y agoAt some point - probably sooner than we expect - the hot new system-on-a-chip will have a built-in baseband processor and (probably software) radio. Once that is available, negotiating for off-peak/low-priority use of the cellular network will suddenly become very popular and the analytics (spyware) will no long needs your permission when it wants to spy on you.