Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse.

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Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse.
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Pro Tip: Connect your TV to your Wi-Fi so the TV doesn’t bother you constantly, and shut off access outside your network at the router level.

Ummm why even connect it at all...let the dumb thing stay offline

so your TV doesn't bother you.

Many TVs have a constant "no wifi connection" visual error if it's not connected.

It also bugs me to turn on voice recognition by connecting

I haven't bought a TV in several years, but is this something that is in general TVs? I ask because I plan on getting one soon and would very much like to avoid it having a mic