Which Linux distro is running in Thomson TVs. What are the capabilties.

  • Robin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Unless you have the ability to root it, does it matter? It’s likely a completely custom, stripped down distro anyway.

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      1 year ago

      Just want to stay away from Android TV crapps and ads. ( Also, dont need root as of now - Based on forum posts, root access is not allowed )

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            Keep the smart TV off the network and the difference is usually minimal.

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                1 year ago

                From standby isn’t that noticeable. Definitely a bit of a difference in cold-boot times though.

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              1 year ago

              Can’t speak for others but mine puts up big intrusive banners if you don’t connect it to the internet.

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                1 year ago

                Maybe you can trick it by using a private DNS server. Maybe someone already cracked their API and has a manual how to run your own server telling the tv „bro, everything easy“ Just google jailbreak (insert tv name) this should be a good start for digging.

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            1 year ago

            I think there’s a few models that are not really advertised, don’t know them though.

            Seems unattractive for manufacturers since apparently 50% of income on TVs is user data.

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            1 year ago

            But if you don’t connect your smart tv to anything how is it smart.

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            1 year ago

            No, but you can likely remove the Wi-Fi and any other Wireless chips that you don’t need (other than the IR). That, and use it as a display for a computer through HDMI

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            1 year ago

            Yes, as long as you never connect your TV to the internet, then it is for all intents and purposes a “dumb tv.”

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        1 year ago

        Android TVs are also Linux TVs, in fact I have a good degree of certainty that most smart TVs are Linux, developing a whole OS from scratch is hard, much easier to use one that already exists.

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            This is true and something to consider. There’s also no app for Crunchyroll which is personally a huge downside.

            It’s still the best user experience and I seriously dread having to use other people’s TVs now. Even major players like Samsung are seriously lacking in comparison.