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Spin up pihole and just look at the data coming to your “smart” TV’s even when you are not using them. Then consider the data they must be sending home, the only thing “smart” TVs are good at is watching you watch them (or not watching them). I would highly recommend getting a pi or media computer for your TV’s.
I do not think I can stress this enough smart TV’s are not smart for you they are smart for whoever made the TV. Manufactures sell TV’s at a loss now because they get more by selling you.
They do not sell TVs at a loss lol.
Retailers don't, but those $300 60" TVs cost manufacturers more than that in parts and shipping. They are 100% making up for it in LTV from your data, that's why some are trying to make it impossible not to use them when not connected to the internet.
They don't.
nice argument you place there. meet my blocklist
Wait, you're that same guy just shilling for plex aren't you?
Oh my, go check that post history people, they're either a PR plant or just trolling
lol someone saw my profile bio and got upset because it describes them XD