Landen said:
@James_Spader
A dedicated computer monitor would be better for your needs. It provides a clearer image for computer and video content without the smart TV bloat.
Thank you for clarifying, though my primary use is not for computing but for viewing content from my laptop.
Jake said:
You can get a monitor that’s not a smart TV. It won’t have a TV tuner, so you’ll need to supply it with a video signal.
I experienced issues with my Samsung monitor that unexpectedly included smart features and received unsolicited pairing requests.
Some stores still carry non-smart TVs, but they’re becoming increasingly rare. Alternatively, you can use a TV without connecting it to Wi-Fi.
While the majority of TVs now have smart capabilities, you don’t have to use them. Just avoid connecting the TV to the internet.
Pretty much every TV you find nowadays will have smart features. It’s almost unavoidable.