• @CurlyMoustache@lemmy.world
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    242 years 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

    • I_am_the_grass
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      32 years ago

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

    • @coffee@lemm.ee
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      32 years 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.