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Not connecting the TV to the internet or switching to a standalone streaming device can deprive smart TVs of most of their data transmission capabilities.
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9/19/2026
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UnverifiedSome users choose not to connect their TV to the internet and instead use external playback devices to avoid data tracking by the built-in system.77% similarUnverifiedDisconnecting a smart TV from the internet and using it as a pure display can fundamentally cut off the channel through which ACR data is transmitted back to the manufacturer's servers.76% similar
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