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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by croobat to c/selfhosted
 

Hey guys, so I moved recently and started tipping my toes in self-hosting, currently managed to set up Pihole and Jellyfin.

I'm thinking of buying a TV to start enjoying all these cool services over my living room. The thing is, I'm pretty much an absolute beginner, and I'm not sure if there is something I should be aware of when buying a TV.

Since it is a fairly big spend, I would really hate to be locked out of it because of some greedy corporate garbage or something, especially since I would use it only for self-hosting, and I am aware TVs are particularly messy when it comes to this (never have bought one in my life). Could you guys help this lost kid?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can you explain why do you advise to avoid internet?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Smart TVs will collect your personal info and viewing habits and send it to the manufacturer of they're given half a chance

Some scummy brands will even configure their TVs to automatically and silently connect to open wifi networks to phone home

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, usually they know your name (you have to register) and which apps (or HDMI ports if you do not run apps) you run and for how long. That's about it. Google knows way, way more about me.