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tech never works for long (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[โ€“] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Doesn't mean it needs Internet access tho

Annoyingly, some models won't let you get through the initial setup menu unless you let it connect.

[โ€“] ikidd@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Smart TV companies hate this one simple trick!

Pack the TV up in the original box and take it back for a full refund. And tell them why.