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You can also just not connect it to the internet.

• foxyv 5y ago
  That is my current strategy. However, don't be surprised if dark patterns start to appear like error messages, warnings, reduced functionality, and outright failure. Sometimes our TV will do pop-ups about needing to update while using the Roku. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ad-Supported appliances that fail after too long without internet. Also, be aware that repairing a purely electrical appliance is fairly simple for most small appliance repair businesses. However smart appliances can be setup to only allow "Authorized" repairs. I've seen this for some electric bikes like Bosch bottom bracket motors where you need specific USB keys to work on or modify them that are VERY expensive.
  • 41209 5y ago
    > Also, be aware that repairing a purely electrical appliance is fairly simple for most small appliance repair businesses. However smart appliances can be setup to only allow "Authorized" repairs. I've seen this for some electric bikes like Bosch bottom bracket motors where you need specific USB keys to work on or modify them that are VERY expensive. This is an entirely different issue. Even if it's a dumb tv, the manufacturer will probably not prioritize repairability. I'm guilty of treating most items as disposable, I assume whenever my $300 TV blows out I'll just need to walk on down to Best Buy and buy a new one.
• LinuxBender 5y ago
  That will be harder in the near future. There are already youtubers showing the dozens of methods devices are using to talk to one another out of band and without user interaction. This guy covers some of the methods in a few of his videos [1]. [1] - https://www.youtube.com/c/BraxMe/videos https://www.youtube.com/c/BraxMe/videos [video list]