My recommendations for how to deal with this shit, in decreasing order of effectiveness:
1. Don't buy a Samsung or LG TV. Unfortunately, if you're in the market for a real high-end TV, you often don't have another option
2. Never connect it to the internet and use a dedicated streaming box/stick instead. If you don't have one, or don't want to give up a HDMI port...
3. Block the following domains on your router or via a free OpenDNS account:
- ads.samsung.com
- config.samsungads.com
- doubleclick.net
- gpm.samsungqbe.com
- log-config.samsungacr.com
- samsungacr.com
- samsungads.com
- samsungosp.com
- samsungotn.net
- samsungrm.net
- tvx.adgrx.com
No more ads.
This shit makes my blood boil. I have a laundry list of issues with this TV, which is a shame because when it's not actively trying to make me hate the company it's actually a very nice display. LG pull this shit too, but I think they're slightly less awful than Samsung. I didn't particularly want an OLED panel which is why I went for a Samsung LCD, and I regret that decision regularly.
1. Don't buy a Samsung or LG TV. Unfortunately, if you're in the market for a real high-end TV, you often don't have another option
2. Never connect it to the internet and use a dedicated streaming box/stick instead. If you don't have one, or don't want to give up a HDMI port...
3. Block the following domains on your router or via a free OpenDNS account:
- ads.samsung.com
- config.samsungads.com
- doubleclick.net
- gpm.samsungqbe.com
- log-config.samsungacr.com
- samsungacr.com
- samsungads.com
- samsungosp.com
- samsungotn.net
- samsungrm.net
- tvx.adgrx.com
No more ads.
This shit makes my blood boil. I have a laundry list of issues with this TV, which is a shame because when it's not actively trying to make me hate the company it's actually a very nice display. LG pull this shit too, but I think they're slightly less awful than Samsung. I didn't particularly want an OLED panel which is why I went for a Samsung LCD, and I regret that decision regularly.