@comradeagle Aren't they just 'smart' TVs with a webcam and mic attached?
@thatbrickster Not everyone has one yet.
@comradeagle We have a so-called 'smart' TV here. It doesn't have a cam or mic, but the spyware has to be disabled on initial setup else it can't be turned off. I was dreading it but it turned out rather tame; guess Sharp aren't into it much either.
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@thatbrickster @comradeagle I think there are alternative OSes you can install.
@xianc78 My understanding is the majority of 'smart' TVs run on Android/Linux. LG uses webOS, there may be other exceptions.
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@thatbrickster @comradeagle Ubuntu used to have a variant for Smart-TVs and home theater PCs called Mythbuntu. There is also LinuxMCE which is designed for home-theater PCs, but there is probably a way to get it working on Smart TVs.
@thatbrickster @comradeagle Well given that you can install alternative OSes on Android phones I assume that it is possible to do so on Smart-TVs. Otherwise, your best bet is to wait for some company like Purism to make an open-source Smart-TV that let's you install any compatible OS.
@xianc78 I'd say it's possible (they're computers after all) but right now there isn't a focus on jailbreaking TVs. The best way is to get a jailbroken Amazon Fire stick or something along those lines, not exactly a workaround.
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