Comment on Should I unplug my smart tv from the internet?
forrgott@lemmy.sdf.org 3 weeks ago
Yes. I connected mine, checked for updates, then factory reset it and did not enter any network login.
This only works on certain brands I’m afraid…
Is there a ful list anywhere of brands and models that lock non-network features behind a network connection requirement?
I’ve heard people complaining about some that don’t let you select HDMI input without first connecting to the internet and “activating” the TV, but the model is usually not specified in those complaints.
So I know for sure is avoid Roku like the plague! You cannot use it as a TV at all without a connection and creating an account.
Empricorn@feddit.nl 3 weeks ago
Why did you connect it at all? Was there specific functionality they detailed in patch notes or something that you felt you were missing out on?
forrgott@lemmy.sdf.org 3 weeks ago
Eh, I’ve always been paranoid about firmware patches and the like. Also, curiosity got the better of me; I had to see what the crap smart features were like.
You do make a very good point though!
Empricorn@feddit.nl 3 weeks ago
I definitely understand the instinct to always be up-to-date with the newest. But then digital storefront “updates” started removing features and even content! Runaway capitalism ruins everything…
forrgott@lemmy.sdf.org 3 weeks ago
Well, the program is that the computer in my TV is a potential security issue. That said, there’s no way of knowing if I can trust updates to patch problems or create new ones, so… ¯\_(ツ)_/¯