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Any good debloated TVs? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Hi there!

So I am looking to buy a new TV, but the latest smart-TVs all seem to be very bloated with ads and other ridiculous and unnecessary features. I know very little about TVs, and therefore wondering if anyone has any tips on some good TVs that include as little bloat as possible.

Thanks for any recommendations or tips!

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[–] M_Reimer@lemmy.world 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Get one with a good panel and ignore the "Smart" part. Better use something like a Fire TV Stick.

[–] ayaya@lemmy.fmhy.ml 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Firesticks are also full of ads and tracking. It'd be more ideal to use something like a Raspberry Pi or building an Android TV box instead as a media client.

[–] EeeDawg101@lemm.ee 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can recommend the Apple TV. Even the android TV ones have ads now (looking at you shield tv!).

[–] ayaya@lemmy.fmhy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

I more meant along the lines of building an HTPC then putting Android on it, so that wouldn't have ads. But yeah an Apple TV is definitely an easier plug-and-play solution. I am more of a DIY type of person.

[–] _finger_@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

This is the answer, dongle love all the way!