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.

  • Lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day 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.

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      1 day 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.

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        1 day 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.

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          13 hours 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.

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              8 hours ago

              Because I don’t understand. Really.

              An “ad” for me is “buy Charm paper towels” or “install app you don’t have”.

              “Continue watching Reacher Season 3” is not an ad.

              For you it is?