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fishbone ,

Jokes on them, my TV can’t connect to the internet anymore because of the the bloat added by Roku in automatic updates.

westyvw ,

People let their TV’s onto the internet? I thought we already had this discussion and nobody does this anymore.

nobleshift ,
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Any 10 year old computer & LibreELEC.

A_Random_Idiot ,

I am so genuinely surprised that there isnt a bigger movement to hack TVs to replace the OS’s on them with non-invasive open software alternatives.

Especially with shit like this.

thatKamGuy ,

Because it’s not actually necessary; leave the TV isolated from the internet and use a set-top box (Apple TV, Shield, game console) as the media player.

GenosseFlosse ,

While I agree, I think this solution is some nonsense. I bought a “TV” and paid for all the hardware and software that went into it, but I essentially have to use it as a monitor with my own hardware to escape the enshittification.

thatKamGuy ,

I also agree, but I view it more as ‘I bought a TV, and that’s all I want it to be’.

I don’t care about the built in software features foisted on me because I wanted an OLED panel; simply because they are going to be abandoned within 1-2 years, are powered by some anaemic chipset that is already multiple generations behind what is already available in my TV stand; and will likely end up as an attack vector to my network some period down the road.

The article mentions that TV manufacturers make ~$5 a quarter from selling your data. So those ‘features’ aren’t even free, they come at the expense of your personal information, privacy and likely security as a result.

So to quote a famous Dave Chapelle skit: “fuck ‘em, that’s why!”

A_Random_Idiot ,

simply because they are going to be abandoned within 1-2 years, are powered by some anaemic chipset that is already multiple generations behind what is already available in my TV stand; and will likely end up as an attack vector to my network some period down the road.

You do realize all of that would probably cease being a problem if people were able to hack their TVs to install custom OS’s.

all the spyware bullshit would also be gone with a custom OS.

Literally every one of your gripes would be addressed and fixed by being able to hack your TV

BruceTwarzen ,

My tv hasn’t seen an ad since i plugged it in.

JustZ ,
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You sure you pay the electric bill?

Semi_Hemi_Demigod ,
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As opposed to the old days when it was an analog billboard

HeyThisIsntTheYMCA ,
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My TV burned out a few months ago and we got a cheap vizio. We stream everything from another device so maybe that’s the solution, but I haven’t seen any of these ads.

Unlocalhost ,

Start buying commercial displays. Cost more but will be about as close to a dumb tv. You will have to provide your own smart device for apps …

JustZ ,
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Hospitality TV

BritishJ ,

Or hear me out… Just don’t give it an internet connection.

Unlocalhost ,

Cheaper TV’s sometimes won’t function without one.

Plopp ,

Some TVs listen for open networks and use those, so if there is one near you your TV could sneak out either way.

PrettyFlyForAFatGuy ,

open the back of the TV, locate the arial on the board and scratch away the traces leading to it.

HonorableScythe ,

This is what I did. Works fine for my needs. My older relatives hate it but they rarely come over.

GenosseFlosse ,

Commercial displays are not tvs. Quite often the refresh rate is terrible and you cannot watch action movies on it, because it was designed to show static billboard ads.

kamen , (edited )

Since at one point in the near future I’ll be shopping for a TV, is there such a thing as a good quality panel TV that is dumb? I intend to hook it up to a PC or a set top box. Alternatively, is there a smart TV that can be easily bootloader unlocked and rooted without consequences (similarly to how a Pixel phone can)? I realise this is even more niche than unlocking/rooting a phone, but still, someone might have ideas.

SoleInvictus ,

I just bought a smart TV, updated the software, and disconnected it from the Internet, only allowing it access to our local Plex server. No ads and no stupid suggestions. It’s great.

MonkderVierte ,

Might be cheaper than a purposedly dumb TV nowadays too, despite the receiver. It’s ridicolous.

SLVRDRGN ,

You could also try this, apparently.

Sam_Bass ,

Not available in all markets

SoleInvictus ,

Oh, that’s clever! Definitely bookmarking that for future reference.

ColonelPanic , (edited )

Get a non-consumer TV if you can. They’re more expensive but are actually built to last, have way more features and you can swap in whatever compute board you want so you’re not stuck with an underpowered Android TV board.

a_baby_duck ,

I’m very interested in this. Any suggestions as far as specific models to look at, or where to source one without needing a fancy business vendor connection? Maybe a trustworthy review site to compare some options?

ColonelPanic ,

I’ve not looked into it much other than seeing it in this video by Jeff Geerling and making a mental note for next time I’m in the market for a TV but it may be of interest to you.

I’m sorry I can’t provide more details than that, but it’s basically a digital signage TV designed to run 24/7 for years, and as such is actually built without the absolute bargain basement parts that go into consumer units.

Gullible ,

3000 dollars

Guess I’ll continue to use my old computer and an hdmi connection to a physically Wi-Fi disabled smart tv. I understand why it costs what it does but fuck.

blackstampede ,

Try a Spectre t.v. they’re made for digital signage. I got one and hooked it up to a media server.

Kayday ,

It was maybe 7 years ago now, but I bought a dumb Sceptre TV and it still works great. Was only $300 at the time.

RizzRustbolt ,

And it’s driving up the price of commercial flatscreens.

Sabata11792 ,

I revived the old LCD my grandparents were throwing out because it had good specs and no built in ads. Tossed in a new capacitor and it was good to go, otherwise I would just not own a TV.

UnderpantsWeevil ,
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I would like a machine that gives me the nice clean 4k resolution without throwing unprompted notifications in my face.

Sabata11792 ,

An impossible challenge.

Darkenfolk ,

What colour do you want your dragon to be?

UnderpantsWeevil ,
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Some combination of red, blue, and green

HolidayGreed ,

My HiSense Vidaa OS TV shows ads for newer TV’s from their online store.

Is an Apple TV box a good platform choice to avoid this?

Hazzia ,

I’d probably opt for an external streaming box and simply use the TV as a monitor instead of the whole system (as it was originally)

HolidayGreed ,

That’s what I’m planning to do and curious if Apple TV box is a good option. Fire stick is riddled with ads. Not sure about Roku and Apple TV.

OriginalJay ,

I don’t see any ads in my Apple TV interface aside from some shown in the streaming apps themselves. We’ve been very happy with ours, keeping in mind the whole family already had iPhones.

spaghettiwestern ,

Roku is chocked full of ads too, and regularly sets the default for the “Select” button to open those ad sites or apps. Roku used to be great. It has now been completely enshittified.

Semi_Hemi_Demigod ,
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I mean, it could be worse. It could not work at all when put behind a pihole. I keep all my Roku devices in their own group and haven’t seen ads on them

BlameTheAntifa ,

No matter how you feel about Apple in general, Apple TV boxes are really the only way to go these days. Everything else is designed to aggressive sell to you whether you like it or not.

It’s either that or use something like a Raspberry Pi and settle for websites, which also have a habit of streaming you lower-quality content.

MrSpArkle ,

If you have other Apple devices the Apple TV is the best option.

Plex makes an app for it, and infuse makes a fantastic media server client.

Also enables all kinds of useful home automation integration, and FaceTime via your television(this is a game changer).

Usernameblankface ,
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My cheap projector doesn’t have 4k, but it also doesn’t have ads

chemicalprophet ,

I can barely see the ads whilst sailing the high seas. IP is the fakest of P.

Angry_Autist ,

Yar me hearties! There be booty on that there internet!

Thorny_Insight ,

My 10 year old TV which I watch 10 year old TV-series via HDMI from? I don’t think so.

Tomorrow there’s going to be article about how my car spies on me as if that’s not 15 years old too. Or something about my office job that I don’t have.

I’m becoming irrelevant. Not the target audience for anything.

grue ,

That has also been my strategy (both for TVs and cars), but that doesn’t mean it’s reasonable to pretend that it’s a solution for the general public or that consumer-protection regulation isn’t both abundantly warranted and sorely needed.

someguy3 ,

Unfortunately things wear out and you have to buy new ones.

bobs_monkey ,

It tooke about 6 months to find my truck that didn’t have the connectivity link it. I think everything after 2022 on these you’re pretty much screwed, but it was an adventure to say the least.

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