Looking for how to disable smart TV features on your set? These days, almost every TV comes with built-in smart functions, but not everyone wants internet connectivity, tracking, or ads. In this video, we show you step-by-step how to turn a smart TV into a βdumbβ TV by disabling smart features. Using Google TV models from Sony, Hisense, and TCL as examples, we walk through selecting Basic TV mode, skipping Wi-Fi setup, and relying on external devices like a Blu-ray player, Apple TV, or game console. Whether you want more privacy, a simpler setup, or a TV for rentals and storefronts, hereβs exactly how to disable smart TV features and use your TV as a basic display.
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0:00 Why People Want Dumb TVs
1:11 How To Set Up Your TV in Basic Mode
1:39 Step 1: Language & Country Selection
1:44 Step 2: Smart vs. Basic TV Setup
2:13 Step 3: Skip Wi-...