Comment on I got this popup ad on my TV **while watching a DVD**
Usul_00_@lemmy.world 6 months agoYou can save the cash and just never let it connect to the internet.
It’s not particularly hard to open and disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna. But it probably voids the warranty.
I’m not excited for the day they realize that HDMI allows the transmission of network traffic through the device it’s plugged into.
Why that’s in the design, I don’t know. But I also don’t understand why HDMI has fucking DRM built into it.
But I also don’t understand why HDMI has fucking DRM built into it.
If I remember correctly, the DRM was a result of pushback from the MPAA back when Blue-Ray and HD-DVD were coming out. They didn’t want a digital signal that could be easily recorded like S-Video or composite.
AustralianSimon@lemmy.world 6 months ago
This. It’s a simple as a really good router or a pihole at home or similar. Just block their domains they ring home to.
Tankton@lemm.ee 6 months ago
Yes, and now an option for the 99% of population that has no IT background lol
Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
Serious question: How much of a brick risk is opening one if these smart tvs up and ripping out the wifi card? Can’t connect to the internet if you don’t have the hardware to do so.
(Obviously pretty high if legit caveman-style ripping out. Could also be really hard, I have no idea).
dragnet@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 months ago
Works fine, I have two smart TVs I did that to.
NotSoCoolWhip@lemmy.world 6 months ago
This would work, but why not just not connect it to Internet?