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How to Cut the Cord in Canada (2026): The Ultimate Guide
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One should also consider the privacy implications of the devices (and services) they use as well. Android TV will have all of Google's tracking implemented, along with advertising sprinkled through the system.
I pulled my Android TV off the internet a few months ago and now just use an old laptop running Linux Mint (there are probably better distros) as my TV box. A wireless keyboard with trackpad serves as the remote. Services can be accessed through a browser (Brave or Firefox with uBlock) or an app, if available. Sure, there's not 4K Netflix, but my wife doesn't care if she can see Rory's pimples or not on an episode of Gilmore Girls.
A good point indeed!
Two current methodologies in practice these says, mostly.
I'll end up writing a guide for this at some point ;)
Remove the “smart TV’s” from the internet all together.
I'm with the other person, disconnect the smart TV altogether. Ads and trackers still can get through network blocking.