[bob1029]

Physically eliminating the RF capabilities of a device without impacting the rest of its functions is usually feasible with enough patience. Your options include blocking external radiation (add copper mesh/foil), or destroying the device's antennas.

[sodality2]

I really love this kind of hacking but I hate several things.

1. That it's even necessary

2. That any non-techie would immediately be against even unscrewing anything on their own devices

Sure, I'm glad to do this on my own devices. But those willing to has gotta be a sample size of so small, its no bigger a deal than a statistical anomaly.

[kuschku]

Modern TVs come with remotes that only work via Bluetooth, not via IR, and which are required for using the TV.