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This is why i only buy "Dumb" TV's and connect a third-party "smart" device to them (Firestick, etc) Smart device wants to do some crap like this, in the recyc
by kenned3 5y ago
This is why i only buy "Dumb" TV's and connect a third-party "smart" device to them (Firestick, etc)
Smart device wants to do some crap like this, in the recycle bin it goes but the TV which cost far more is still good.
Many of these manufacturers also have a well documented history of not supporting anything they sold, in an attempt to push new products (buy an android phone and see how many updates it actually gets).
Again, far cheaper and easier to replace the smart device instead of the TV when this happens.
- metiscus 5y agoThe problem is finding non smart TVs anymore. It used to be that WalMart would have a tv or two that were still just display devices but I haven't seen a non smart tv for sale in quite a while. Honestly, I'm not a big one for regulation, but I think those TVs should have a large print notification somewhere that says they're spying on you - although people would probably accept the convenience tradeoff.
- uncletammy 5y ago> Honestly, I'm not a big one for regulation, but I think those TVs should have a large print notification somewhere that says they're spying on you The warning should replace all the branding on the outside of the package, exactly like tobacco products in Europe.
- user3939382 5y agoIt would be cool if we end up with an OpenWRT-type situation for Smart TVs. We establish some rooting procedures for some popular models, and then root it or replace the OS.