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Stopping the smart TV from being used against you.
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this post was submitted on 28 Aug 2026
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Not connecting it to the internet and using HDMI like we've been doing for the last 20 years...
I hear that some models now require internet access to even be able to use it
Sounds like a great item to return to the store for a full refund. Manufactures just love returned products, completely destroys the profit on the next several sales.
unfortunately, the store often eats the cost as a lower-priced open box.
Then it's on the store to stop carrying bad products.
This. Everything is this.
My fear is that this will change. We already saw LG load malware via windows when connected. So in theory future devices like Roku and Apple TV could act as a proxy for the tv.
I also fear we will have to install faraday mesh in our walls when these things start arriving with their own internet connection to collect your data and show you ads.
There's paint for that: https://ecospaints.net/browse-all/emr-shielding-paint
I've heard blackboard paint works as well: https://smartersurfaces.com/product/black-chalkboard-paint/
I can only imagine how this would totally screw with cell signal and probably generic interference with wanted wireless tech.