• CurlyMoustache@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    This is why my TV is not connected to any kind of network. It is a TV, and it should behave as one and just take any video input I give it

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      1 year ago

      Exactly that. I’ve got it plugged into a Nvidia Shield that’s on my network, streaming stuff from my local NAS and various online sources. My router blocks known ad networks, and all apps I install on the Shield are vetted to maximise privacy.

    • I_am_the_grass@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Some TVs have firmware updates that improve or downright add important features. These updates only take place by connecting to the network.