The specific method for disabling smart features on your TV will depend on the brand and model you have.
Here are some general steps:
- Disconnect from the Internet: The easiest way to make your smart TV “dumb” is by disconnecting it from the Internet completely.
- Disable Smart Hub or Smart Features: If you have a Samsung Smart TV, you can disable the Smart Hub or Smart Features by following these steps:
- Press the Home button on the remote control and navigate to Settings > General > Smart Features.
- Disable the specific smart function you want to turn off, such as Autorun Smart Hub.
- Adjust Privacy Settings: You can also adjust privacy settings to limit data collection. For example, on some TVs, you can go to Settings > General & Privacy > Terms & Privacy to limit the tracking of programs and reset the advertising ID.
That’s it…
However, you don’t necessarily have to turn off all smart features entirely.
Depending on your needs, you might only want to disable specific features like internet connectivity, voice recognition, or targeted advertising.
Just disabling these, your TV will turn into a dumb TV.
On the other hand, make sure you update your TV’s firmware regularly for critical security patches even if smart features are off.
Hope this helps…
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