I’m keeping mine around, and maybe you should, too.
What Is a Dumb TV?
Dumb TVs are what TVs were before we got the bright idea of connecting them to the internet.
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You simply turn it on, connect your input, and watch whatever you want.
So, why would you want a TV with fewer instead of more features?
Here are six reasons why a dumb TV is a better experience than a smart TV.
But let’s forget that for a moment and accept that ads are an inescapable reality of smart TVs.
For example, in 2022, Vizio started experimenting with what it called jump ads.
They worked like this: Say you were watching a broadcast of MasterChef on your local FOX channel.
That is way too far.
And now, you might not even have the option to turn it off.
Recently, some Roku TV users found themselves in this exact situation.
You probably already did without realizing it.
Unfortunately, smart TVs just dont have that kind of longevity, and there are two main reasons why.
Unfortunately, smart TVs are not renowned for frequent software updates.
Even the best ones tend to max out at five years of support.
So, what happens when your favorite streaming service requires you to patch your TV to use the app?
I have already mentioned that smart TVs don’t get many years of software updates.
A spillover effect of their aging software is that they are vulnerable to malicious actors.
Once in, a hacker could do immense damage.
Many TV OSs are not fluid or intuitive, and they can be extremely clunky to use.
It also doesn’t help thatyour smart TV is too dumb to be smart.
That means a choppy OS, lag, and sometimes total unresponsiveness.
The same goes for streaming boxes and sticks.
With how manufacturers are phasing out dumb TVs, you might just have treasure in your hands.
