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TVs have: WiFi chip (software controlled), Ethernet port (physical cable required), HDMI (also used for displaying). It's more complicated than it sounds. Not c

TVs have: WiFi chip (software controlled), Ethernet port (physical cable required), HDMI (also used for displaying). It's more complicated than it sounds. Not connecting as in the web browser and crappy app store don't work - sure. Not connecting as in not calling home? hmmm. TVs have become self-perpetuating ad machines.

kllrnohj 5y ago
It's not complicated at all. During setup when it asks for wifi just hit "skip" and of course don't plug in the Ethernet cable. Ta-da, you now have a dumb TV.
coldpie 5y ago
I've never heard of a TV showing ads if you do not connect it to the internet via its normal end-user wifi GUI.