My parents are getting a new tv, and are asking for recommendation. I think all I can influence is the brand/model (not realistic to propose rpi and more complex systems). I instinctively avoid google/android and lean towards anything else open source, so probably LG WebOS… But I had bad luck searching for more detailed comparisons. Maybe you have experience or opinions?

  • circuitfarmer
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    241 month ago

    It is getting harder and harder to find a dumb TV though.

      • circuitfarmer
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        141 month ago

        I mean, they say both things.

        My advice is never use a smart tv of any kind.

        • @Weirdfish@lemmy.world
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          41 month ago

          If you want a true dumb TV, buy a commercial grade display made for digital signage. Bit more expensive, but designed for 24/7 operation and has none of the smart tv fat.

          • circuitfarmer
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            11 month ago

            I have considered looking into this. Building one’s own TV might be the move.

            Have you done it, and if so, any tips?

            • @Weirdfish@lemmy.world
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              41 month ago

              No, I work in corporate AV, so I’m buying higher end digital signage for most applications at work.

              NEC and Philip’s I’ve been using lately, but they are just the cost effective ones now. LG, Samsung, Sony, all make good displays.

              Digital sign usually dont have any smart apps, and if they do you can fully disable them.

              They also have all the advanced features you could want. Serial and TCP api, multiple ports of various formats, auto on with sync detect, etc.

              For personal use, my last three have been Visio from Costco, and while it has the apps, I just never connect to the internet.

              I have seen guides online to open up a display and disable the smart elements, but that seems overkill to me.

              One thing to watch for, I’ve heard but haven’t witnessed that many displays are getting way more aggressive about auto connecting to wifi for sharing data and updates. If someone has unsecured wifi near by etc.