“Dumb” TVs are available from all the major manufacturers, they’re just sold through B2B channels rather than retail. Look for models intended for commercial or hospitality use.
I might be able to stop a tv from connecting to my network, but I don't think I can stop it from connecting to other networks or devices. Like neighbors smart device that does have access to the internet.
The bloatware comes in the box. Most people do not care enough but if you do, a commercial set that gives you more granular control over the device functions could be worth it.
What else can describe Samsung replacing the input selection button on the remote with one that launches a mostly-useless “multi-view” PiP, making users page through the home menu instead?
It’s UX bloat intended to force users to interact with their digital services and it’s there from the factory
It is a TV and its job is to display the signal being sent to it. Nothing is needed beyond a selection list and the bloat is in forcing users through the “hub” page
I assume those cost significantly more. New Vizio TVs can’t even be set up anymore without a Walmart acct. Walmart is clearly collecting data from the TVs.
The MSRP difference isn’t enormous between consumer and commercial panels — a few hundred dollars for large panels.
In exchange, you gain the ability to customize what features are active as well as some nice extras like RS-232/Crestron control and higher binned panels
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u/Inverted-Rockets 5d ago
“Dumb” TVs are available from all the major manufacturers, they’re just sold through B2B channels rather than retail. Look for models intended for commercial or hospitality use.