(2) Most all of the "smart" TVs in my area don't use any of their features. They are all used as dumb monitors. They either take signal from a proprietary cable box, a game device, or some other media player.
(3) I have yet to see a TV that requires an internet connection to function. If you have one of these things, blacklist it on your network. At the firewall, or just don't give it your wifi password.
(2) Most all of the "smart" TVs in my area don't use any of their features. They are all used as dumb monitors. They either take signal from a proprietary cable box, a game device, or some other media player.
(3) I have yet to see a TV that requires an internet connection to function. If you have one of these things, blacklist it on your network. At the firewall, or just don't give it your wifi password.