What's the best smart TV operating system

LightProtector , 10 months ago

The built-in TV software may be trash, but there is no way I can convince my dad that another device that does the exact same thing is worth it.

Grass , 10 months ago

I still just want a nice dumb tv with the latest panel tech. Or a nice CRT in good condition for retro gaming.

buckykat , 10 months ago

That’s like asking ‘what’s the best nut to get kicked in?’

noodlejetski , 10 months ago

the coconut.

starman2112 , 10 months ago

“What’s the best company to give control of my thermostat to?”

weedwhacking , 10 months ago

How is Apple TV not on this list? It’s miles ahead of the competition in every way

vladmech , 10 months ago

This is only going through TV OSs, not stand alone hardware.

Princeofspace , 10 months ago

Or you get a set top box and don’t worry about the trash software that comes with the tv.

I really like my newish sony tv that has a basic mode. Disables all the smart BS so it functions just as a screen. I use an Apple TV or ps5 for all content.

enu , 10 months ago

Couldn’t agree more with this. I just use a Roku set top box with all my TVs and never even connect the TVs to the internet.

ddnomad , 10 months ago

Fiercely agree. I have Samsung “smart” TV that I use as a dumb screen for my Apple TV and PS5.

Samsung’s software manages to bug out even without using it. The TV remote would randomly disconnect, screen would respring, randomly adjust contrast etc. It’s like “the printer of TVs”.

db2 , 10 months ago

None. Any “smart” TV won’t be upgradable. It might get a few software updates but it will eventually be incapable of being updated enough to function as it used to with changes in services and codecs.

I have Roku and Fire devices, even on the “smart” TV. When the device isn’t enough anymore I can just replace the device for like 20 bucks, not so for the built-in software on the TV.

Serinus , 10 months ago

And the TV itself doesn’t get Internet. Shouldn’t need a direct connection.