The reason why no one wants to buy “dumb” TV sets is because no one wants one. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to connect a computer or get some set top box that

The reason why no one wants to buy “dumb” TV sets is because no one wants one. Let’s face it, it’s not easy to connect a computer or get some set top box that is probably just as intrusive security-wise as a smart tv. Sometimes we here on HN don’t think about the normal requirements of civilians. And I’m saying this having bought a few TV sets recently. Both a dumb 1080p panel and 2 smart 4K tvs. And yes it was extremely hard to find the dumb set in the store here. Almost don’t even bother looking online - it’s the same problems. But in the end I’m using a Roku box which is no less intrusive than your typical smart set. So really we can’t win.