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So if you just use the HDMI port, does the smarttv know what is going through the HDMI port? A smart tv with no internet connection that only uses its HDMI ports is a dumb tv, isn't it?
Unfortunately, many manufacturers are now forcing you to stay connected to WiFi to use the TV. “TV phone home!”
Why don't people like their Smart TVs? I've had a 4k smart TV for years and love it. Being able to stream without needing my phone is great. It seems ironic that people are complaining about smart TV ads while the [2] link in the OP has an absolutely MASSIVE video ad that takes up 2/3s of the screen. And it's not like you're not being tracked when you stream from a Roku stick / Chromecast. Edit: I have a 4k Samsung t…
Since there are effectively no dumb TVs on the market anymore, I bought a fancy Sony TV with AndroidTV built-in, hoping that'd it'd be decent enough to use out of the box. Nope. Slow, laggy, and some of the big name streaming apps from the app store just plain don't work.
Also when the TV updated itself it broke HDMI-CEC for a good couple months before another update fixed it. Screw that.
Bought an AppleTV and it's been great. Unplugged the SmartTV from the network and treat it as a dumb TV now.
Yes I know AppleTV is tracking me, too, but at least the user experience is great with no ads.
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So give it a network connection for initial setup then take it away?
So you'll still have all the adverts, they just don't update?
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So give it a network connection for initial setup then take it away?
So you'll still have all the adverts, they just don't update?
e.g. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sceptre-55-Class-4K-UHD-LED-TV-HD...
Zero smart features, and all modern capabilities. It's also a TV, as opposed to a computer monitor, so it has the expected TV speakers and ports.
Why don't people like their Smart TVs? I've had a 4k smart TV for years and love it. Being able to stream without needing my phone is great. It seems ironic that people are complaining about smart TV ads while the [2] link in the OP has an absolutely MASSIVE video ad that takes up 2/3s of the screen. And it's not like you're not being tracked when you stream from a Roku stick / Chromecast. Edit: I have a 4k Samsung t…
Why don't people like their Smart TVs? I've had a 4k smart TV for years and love it. Being able to stream without needing my phone is great. It seems ironic that people are complaining about smart TV ads while the [2] link in the OP has an absolutely MASSIVE video ad that takes up 2/3s of the screen. And it's not like you're not being tracked when you stream from a Roku stick / Chromecast. Edit: I have a 4k Samsung t…
If you buy something marketed as a monitor, it will have no (or terrible) audio, and you will struggle to find something in the >=65” class. I think it’s a fine option for a spare TV, but it doesn’t cut it for the living room.
I get why HN hates smart TV’s, but unfortunately the ship has sailed. I’d rather have a nice TV than be an activist, gotta choose your battles.