Thanks. Honestly, we have a house full of Apple TVs and (except for the game consoles) I was struggling to find anything that was comparable that preserves (or claims to preserve) privacy.

I know a lot of people don’t trust Apple, and the latest tvOS is not as good as older versions.

Never ever connect a TV directly to the Internet.

Tell the sales staff that you do not have Internet at home.

If the device does not function without an Internet connection, return it to the store as “not fit for purpose”.

If you want to access online services on your TV, always use a separate STB like an AppleTV or FireStick.