How To Disable A Smart Tv From Being "smart" - Topic

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Jul 12 2022 03:09pm

Quote (Gala32 @ Jul 10 2022 07:56pm)

I'm confused.... The obvious way to take a "Smart TV" and turn it dumb is simply by not connecting it to the internet. I've never once connected any of my tvs to the internet for this exact reason. Alternatively, if you have time and effort to spend, just set a firewall between your home network and your router, see where the TV is connecting to, and anything that isn't Netflix, Hulu etc, just drop those packets and it'll never send data anywhere except Netflix, Hulu etc.

thanks

! yee it was logical but i read stuff like how it can be hacked even without internet just by wifi being in the range so i was like "maybe better to ask :cry:

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Jul 12 2022 05:28pm

Quote (Snyft2 @ Jul 12 2022 05:09pm)

thanks :wub: ! yee it was logical but i read stuff like how it can be hacked even without internet just by wifi being in the range so i was like "maybe better to ask :cry: "

You're welcome. Haha while an attack of such nature is yes, technically possible, but being hacked without internet is very high profile state-level espionage type-stuff. Even then, it's extremely difficult to do. Guaranteed it's not something you'll have to worry about.

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Jul 14 2022 11:06am

I sale u my tv for 6k fg it's not nearly as smart as I am but I'm sure it'll do the trick for you!

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Jul 14 2022 11:27pm

Quote (Snyft2 @ 3 Jul 2022 03:02)

apparently you cant buy a normal tv anymore due to the fact that your data sells well so smart tvs have much better pricing :wacko: but since i have the burning desire of my tv JUST BEING A FUCKING TV ( :fume: ), i was wondering if anyone could help me disable privacy infringing issues. like, i want the damn thing fully disconnected from the internet at the router level or whatever you do these days :wacko: any tip helps, ty men :blush: !

disconnect from Wifi/Ethernet XD

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Jul 24 2022 05:28pm

you can buy a smart tv and use it as usual, just keep it disconnected from networks

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Jul 26 2022 01:24am

plug it into your eye socket

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Jul 30 2022 05:31am

I repair computers and phones.
Don't be fooled, it is deff spying on you.
So is your phone, car, electricity meter and anything with bluetooth.

BTW, you can still purchase non-smart tv's.
But max size is 40".

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Aug 7 2022 05:10am

let smart TV broadcast CNN for 3 straight weeks

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Aug 21 2022 10:23am

Quote (Snyft2 @ Jul 2 2022 10:02am)

your TV can house minotaur spirits that can possess your body. that is why it is called a monitor. likewise the computer. technology is also designed to calcify your pineal gland.

This post was edited by lodd222 on Aug 21 2022 10:24am

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Nov 4 2022 07:46am

Quote (Snyft2 @ Jul 2 2022 12:02pm)

I know you said you've gotten an answer, just wanted to provide a bit of information incase you weren't aware. There are Business/Commercial Grade televisions still in current production, I think they are more money for the most part but you are buying a higher quality device without all the extra backdoors that allow intrusion.

Quote (NetflixAdaptationWidow @ Jul 2 2022 07:13pm)

There are plenty of tvs that don't have smart capabilities. You can also just not connect it to your wifi. Its that easy. It doesn't magically hack your router.

You

Quote (NetflixAdaptationWidow @ Jul 2 2022 07:59pm)

You should probably make an effort to actually learn how things work, because this question is very very obvious.

Are

Quote (NetflixAdaptationWidow @ Jul 2 2022 08:23pm)

I think it would be better if you stopped making excuses and actually tried to learn how things work. It will stop you from coming up with ridiculous "what if" scenarios that make no sense.

Quote (NetflixAdaptationWidow @ Jul 2 2022 08:36pm)

This isn't a smart TV specific issue. This is just understanding the basics of wifi passwords. You will definitely use it.

Worthless

Quote (NetflixAdaptationWidow @ Jul 5 2022 01:46am)

So you think not understanding the absolute basics of technology makes you better because you don't use tiktok.

Interesting. Why do you have a need to feel superior?

Troll.

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