[newqer]

I always try to connect devices that don't move to Ethernet. It saves WiFi bandwidth for "mobile"devices and is extremely stable and the full bandwidth is always available.

Things like SmartTV, RPi, Solar Panels, Amplifier, etc. I hate it that Chromecast only has a wireless option.

But more on-topic, it shouldn't drop off WiFi just like that.

[Sohcahtoa82]

> SmartTV

From what I've seen about Smart TV's, I'm better off not allowing them to ever connect to the Internet. Forgo all the "smart" features and just use a Fire TV stick, Roku, Chromecast, etc.

My current TV is an 8 year old 46-inch "dumb" TV, but I plan on upgrading to something bigger later this year, and it looks like my only options will have Smart features, but I already use a Fire TV stick and a RPi, so I don't think I need the smart features.

[kingosticks]

Roku devices also track you, you are not much (at all?) better off.

https://blog.acolyer.org/2020/02/10/watching-you-watch/

[Sohcahtoa82]

I'm not really that concerned with tracking, but I am concerned with ads.

[kingosticks]

In which case I suggest a Sony smart TV. It's only some manufactures that shove ads in your face so vote accordingly.

[Legogris]

Projectors are a compelling alternative - most of them aren't "smart" (yet).

[JshWright]

> I hate it that Chromecast only has a wireless option.

They're a little pricier, but the Chromecast "Ultra" supports ethernet out of the box. For the base model, you can get an adapter.