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Just don't connect your smart TV to the internet and it will remain "dumb".

• indecisive_user 5y ago
  This is exactly what I've done with several TVs over the past 5 years. Skip the internet setup, plug in a chromecast, and never utilize any of the built in "features" of the TV. It's worked great for me so far.
• callalex 5y ago
  Some manufacturers have been caught connecting themselves to any open WiFi they can find.
  • scoopertrooper 5y ago
    This seems like a bit of an edge case though. How many open WiFi networks are laying about the regular apartment building or house?
• DangitBobby 5y ago
  Still slow to turn on and off, still makes me pick an input device 100% of the time on startup (not remembering my last selection), still crashes occasionally, still 40% of menu items are advertisements for various services.
  • scoopertrooper 5y ago
    Not all smart TVs are like this. Next time, go to the store and ask to have a play around with it.
  • chaostheory 5y ago
    That has nothing to do with smart features. That’s most likely related to energy saving features.
    • DangitBobby 5y ago
      It has everything to do with the operating system that it wouldn't have if it weren't a smart device.
• BrazzVuvuzela 5y ago