Tell us: have you slowed down your smart TV or bought an older model?

The Guardian UK Thursday 20 August 2026, 10:30 UTC By Guardian community team 1 min read

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We’d like to hear from people who are disabling smart TV features, disconnecting from the internet or choosing older, simpler televisionsSmart TVs have become the go-to way to watch entertainment at home and have introduced apps, internet browsing, personalised advertising and even data tracking to our viewing habits. These additional features reportedly slow down smart TVs, prompting guides on how to improve their performance and have led some to seek out simpler alternatives.

We’d like to hear from people who are disabling smart TV features, disconnecting from the internet or choosing older, simpler televisions

Smart TVs have become the go-to way to watch entertainment at home and have introduced apps, internet browsing, personalised advertising and even data tracking to our viewing habits.

These additional features reportedly slow down smart TVs, prompting guides on how to improve their performance and have led some to seek out simpler alternatives.

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