Your TV Won’t Connect to Open Wi-Fi Without Permission or Have a 4G Modem

Everyone knows smart TVs are dreadful for privacy because manufacturers make money from advertising to subsidies cheaper units. Avoiding it is as simple as buying another device for smart functionality (Apple TV, Android streaming box, or RPi running LibreELEC). Some TVs might require an internet connect but if not upfront, return it (but 99% of units work fine offline). There’s an online urban…