Hello!

Regarding what Gamers Nexus recently disclosed regarding LG TVs in their latest video I think its finally time to do what I can to mitigate it.

I cant root it since the firmware is too new and I cant afford a new TV either. My best bet would be blocking all LG IPs network-wide and disconnecting it from the network. (Although I understand even that might not be enough, its the best I can do right now)

I was thinking of using an old Raspberry to atleast access youtube and my media server, however I dont know what would be a good OS/distro to run this on. Preferably I would want to use something like an old PS4 controller as the remote.

Anyone here who has any suggestions or living room setups to suggest? Any and all tips are welcome.

  • lepinkainen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    264·
    9 days ago

    Not a popular answer, but Apple TV is the best out of the box experience. Zero ads, massive longevity. Mine is like 7 years old and still running the latest tvOS.

    If you have the cash and inclination, Nvidia Shield is the hackers choice. Zero hardware upgrades in years tho, but software aplenty.

    Just don’t let your smart TV access the internet in any situation, there’s no need. It’s just a stupid display.

    • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      102·
      9 days ago

      Apple TV’s launcher was recently “updated” to showcase whatever latest content is being pushed through Apple’s own services. Which is advertisement.

      • lepinkainen@lemmy.worldEnglish
        35·
        8 days ago

        What ”launcher”? The TV app? You can just move it away. There is no launcher anywhere, every service along with AppleTV+ is just a separate application

        • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          21·
          8 days ago

          Launcher, home screen, app screen, whateveryouwannacallit of an Apple TV unit.

          Remember, we’re talking about a replacement for shitty ad-infested “smart” TV interfaces - not an app. Apple’s TV app is not relevant here.

            • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
              11·
              7 days ago

              You are very wrong. We have two Apple TV units. They absolutely have ads now. The homescreen background used to be clear, and now it’s a non-stop showcase of bullshit games, shows, and other nonsense that nobody asked for.

              • lepinkainen@lemmy.worldEnglish
                11·
                7 days ago

                Wtf? Where? I have three and zero ads.

                If I select a top row app, that application can “advertise” what’s new on the top half of the screen. That’s it.

                • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
                  12·
                  7 days ago

                  If I select a top row app, that application can “advertise” what’s new on the top half of the screen.

                  Yes. They are advertising to you. That’s what “ad” is short for: “advertisement”.

                  Apple TV units have ads.

                  • lepinkainen@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    11·
                    6 days ago

                    So a “continue watching” or “new on amazon prime” is an AD now?

                    You can just move them off the top row and you get no “ads”. Only put stuff with no previews in there.