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Are there any good 4k 65"+ TVs without smart features? All the ones I see from LG Samsung Sony or other top rated TV manufacturers are smart TVs.
Don't they all essentially require internet access to be 'smart'? I have a LGTV (with WebOS, an app store, etc.) that I basically treat as 'dumb' by leaving it disconnected from our network.
Nowadays there are TV that requires internet connection to use the HDMI ports, I hope this trend NEVER take off.
https://old.reddit.com/r/assholedesign/comments/rc1a25/fire_tv_requires_an_internet_connection_if_you/
Try look into the Samsung BEC-H. Its meant for signage so double check it has all the inputs you need but it comes in 65", 4k and no "smart" features.
I have a Samsung S90, and I was able to disconnect from my network after the initial setup. I also set it to default to the last HDMI input at startup, so I never see the TV OS.
I feel like this is subject to change, but a smart TV without an Internet connection seems to still be an option until they take it away.