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Can you recommend the model of TV you settled on? I have been looking for a TV that can be de-smarted for a while now. Also, are you considering KDE Plasma Big

• jqpabc123 2y ago
  A Costco-exclusive variant of the Hisense QD6N Series that uses Amazon's Fire TV OS. Run it in "store" mode and it is as dumb as a rock. I have it connected to a mini-PC where it serves as a large 4K HDMI display and nothing more. I use a Hauppauge USB tuner connected to the PC for viewing and recording over-the-air broadcasts and hard wired ethernet for streaming --- all fully under *my* control. The only reason for a "smart" TV is because it's nearly impossible to find any alternative at a similar price point.
  • jqpabc123 2y ago
    One additional note on this model, it needs to be configured to automatically select HDMI-1 on power up. Otherwise, it will display "No signal" until you select one of the 3 HDMI ports. With this minor adjustment, this cheap QLED TV quietly powers up in "store" mode without any connection and acts just like a "dumb" video display. No "activation" required and any "smarts" are out of sight and out of mind.