The link has a ton of information.
Now, It is obvious that putting it completely offline is more safe. But, some people often use the TV’s to watch Netflix or something like that. Then they might forget that it is still connected to the internet when they are done watching.
Under Privacy Settings, there are options for Device Usage Data, Collect App and Over-the-Air Usage, and Interest-Based Ads. All are enabled by default, but you can disable them.
Oh, come on, just don’t connect it to the Internet = problem solved. HDMI cables all the way!
Don’t some roku TVs require a connection now.
Don’t buy things from scumbags.
I am told the smartannoyances start nagging, and some eventually refuse to work without OTA upgrades.
So, no, the first step is: do not buy these.
Oh. Well, mine is, like, 10 years old, so I guess that explains it.