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Options for non-smart TV in UK 2024? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by SquiffSquiff to c/asklemmy

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I am considering replacing my old 50" 1080p TV which I use with (external) Chromecast and Roku. I would like a 4K display 60" or greater but I really, really don't want any smart features. I am aware that I could purchase a commercial display to achieve this and that's my fallback option. Can anyone here make any useful recommendations? I am in the UK so e.g. 'Sceptre' is not available here.

In advance, with respect, I am technically capable (check my post history) but could I ask to please avoid threads along the lines of:

'non-smart TVs aren't a thing' - fallback is a commercial display
'Nobody wants/buys non-smart TVs' - I do
'Any TV not connected to internet is dumb'/ 'Just don't connect it' - This is no longer true since many TVs require a setup before use involving internet access and/or will seek access via open wifi/bluetooth/HDMI.

Thanks!

Edit:

Some commenters seem to be struggling with the 'why do you care if it connects?'. Some examples why:

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Well there aren’t really a lot of options with OP’s requirements, so something has to give. It’s either that, or:

Projector, but not super great quality and needs specific setups (dark room).
Extra large monitor, but heavy and expensive.
Smart TV that lets you bypass setup without connecting to the internet - best option, but they will have to find an exact model and someone who has tried it to confirm before they buy.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago

It's still a really bad option.

Really the only way to go is just accept that everything is a smart TV and pick one that doesn't gate your access to an initial online connection. Or a "gaming monitor" that's just a TV branded differently. But all the other options are terrible on a bunch of levels.