I remember trying to buy a TV that does not have "smart" functionality a few years ago. It was a chore. Today it seems impossible.
And not just TVs: ovens; refrigerators; dishwashers — all have "smart" options. In fact, it seems that more and more the available non-smart models are only the simpler ones, less performant in ways that are not related to any smart functionality missing.
My non-smart TV was available only with lower resolutions than "smart" models of the same brand.
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@rysiek
Nothing is smart if you never connect it to a network (or connect it to an untouchable network). Reviews tend to cover which things function reasonably without connectivity.
@gpshead and you trust these software settings to be respected?
I had appliances that re-enabled WiFi without my consent before.