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

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

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

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