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The TV still works if it's not connected to the internet. Just buy a smart TV, never connect it to the internet, and get third party streaming sticks instead.

• mortenjorck 9y ago
  I wouldn’t be surprised if at some point, the first time you turn on your new TV, you’re prompted with an unskippable “Create your Vizio account” screen or some such nastiness.
  • bittermang 9y ago
    And that is the point when my entire foot will go through the screen. I don't shop for TVs anymore. I buy really large monitors.
  • JoshMnem 9y ago
    Like Android.
    • saagarjha 9y ago
      Can you not do this on Android now? IIRC it offers you the option to skip.
      • drdaeman 9y ago
        Vanilla Android does not require any accounts, and Google Play Services allow to skip account setup. However, it could be that some vendors have mandatory account setup in their crapware.
  • mindslight 9y ago
    Just like rooting/reinstalling your phone, it's important to set it up properly right after you buy it - no excuses of trying out their gimmicky crapware, figuring it out later, etc. This way, you're well within the return window and won't be stuck with defective merchandise.