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Re:Ask HN: Is there a TV on the market without “Smart TV” fe... by solardev on Saturday June 11, 2022 @02:51PM (#31707079)
My "smart" Vizio TV and LG projectors just go directly to the last active input (in my case a Google TV). I never even remember they have their own built-in smart OSes because I never see them.

However, these days, most of the streaming sticks have their own shitty recommendations and ads anyway, so unless you're doing a self-hosted Plex box or something, expect ads. And then of course there are the actual streaming service ads.

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Re:Ask HN: Is there a TV on the market without “Smart TV” fe... by radley on Saturday June 11, 2022 @03:05PM (#31707221)
The Apple TV menu only shows preview cards for apps in the top row. Most apps show what you're currently watching, but other apps (Prime Video, ATV+, Twitch) will show promos instead. Best to move these apps to the right end of the top row, or down into the 2nd or 3rd row.
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