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yes. as far as smart TVs go, a Roku one is usually the best option because all the other platforms absolutely suck. I agree with only buying "dumb" TVs

• jandrese 7y ago
  The problem is that "Dumb" TVs are quickly going extinct. They already tend to be more expensive than otherwise equivalent "Smart" TVs, which should give you an idea of how much value is actually added to the TV by these "Smart" features. It's probably about time for someone to figure out the firmware update process and come with a DD-WRT style open source firmware that doesn't have all of this nonsense.
  • TremendousJudge 7y ago
    The closest thing is to never let it connect to the internet, plug in a raspi with Kodi on it, and just use that. It's almost perfect
  • d1zzy 7y ago
    As long as "smart" TVs still provide for a way to not connect it to any network (this is true for Roku TVs too) it's all good and we can use them as dumb TVs. Yes, most people may not realize that's an option. But also, yes, the TV price already factors in the financial benefits of getting people's personal information. I remember reading an article on this, oh yes: https://www.businessinsider.com/smart-tv-data-collection-advertising-2019-1 https://www.businessinsider.com/smart-tv-data-collection-adv... """ It's not just about data collection. It's about post-purchase monetization of the TV. """