> The fix for this is to just never ever connect your TV to the internet. This conversation happens on HN every week, and each time, commenters point out the n

> The fix for this is to just never ever connect your TV to the internet. This conversation happens on HN every week, and each time, commenters point out the numerous flaws in this plan: Manufacturer requiring a firmware update or internet connection for the TV to work, quietly connecting to internet over HDMI, connecting automatically to neighbour's unsecured wifi, shipping with an internal cell modem, and many other methods that might be around the corner as privacy norms drift and certain technologies become cheaper.