I currently use a large computer monitor as a television, and use a Google TV hdmi plugin to access content.

Rather than have Google selling all my personal data I would rather pay more for a privacy respecting alternative. Does something like the Vero V offer similar functionality, and if not what should I be using?

Ideally the solution should be family friendly using a remote to operate, and can access mainstream channels

  • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Either use over the air TV and don’t connect your TV to the internet or pirate whatever you want using a VPN or seedbox.

  • acosmichippo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    if you want a pragmatic answer, apple tv with emby or jellyfin+infuse works for me. not saying apple is perfect but at least their business model is not 100% dependent on monetizing your data and targeted ads.

  • oshu@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Over the air broadcasts, DVD and Blurays from thriftshops bought with cash, jelly for your dowloads you get over VPN.

    • daggermoon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Are over the air broadcasts still a thing? Sorry if that’s a stupid question. Used DVD’s and Blu-ray’s are a certified fuck yeah.

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Yes. We don’t watch it a ton because of ads, but it absolutely exists. In fact, I assume that’s how most people watch major events like the Super Bowl (US) or the Olympics. We get a couple dozen channels, maybe more (haven’t counted), and the only ones we watch regularly are PBS (kids cartoons, informative shows) and the local university’s channel.

        Oh, and radio also exists, in case you’re too zoomer to know. :) I listen to it every day on the way to/from work in my car.

  • Majestic@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 months ago

    If by mainstream channels you mean major streaming services then there is no perfectly private option. But I would recommend an AppleTV as the closest thing (it also doesn’t have ads which I really appreciate).

    Other than that your options are devices that can’t access major streaming services at greater than 720p and are hackily put together on multiple levels but are fine for streaming local media you host yourself or more expensive than ATV devices and modding them with alternative launchers.