Since there doesn't exist a good panel without Smart TV capabilities, what I do is just don't give them access to the network. Everything runs through an Android Box connected to an HDMI or a PS4 when I want to use Netflix (I never managed to make it work on the Android box)
navaati|8 years ago
Have a look at the Dell P4317Q, decent 4k 43" screen, less than 1k€.
I use it as a TV, very satisfied (and since it's got no tuner, I get to avoid the Irish TV tax (but IANAL) !)
Only caveat is no HDMI 2.0, you can only get 4k@60hz via DisplayPort so not fully compatible with ChromeCast 4k for example.
anonymousab|8 years ago
If consumers are 'lucky' it will surface as something they can use. But the bare minimum of a persistent connection to load you ads and track your usage seems inevitable.