[iso1631]

Only reason LG doesn't have adverts is by forcing it to use a pihole, but even that needs updating -- recently they've managed to push things through and I need to do another investigation to see what needs blocking. Trouble is I only see them when I'm not in the mood to be working, and then forget about them

[regexorcist]

They hardcode DNS servers into the TV. You need a firewall in front of the pihole intercepting that traffic, I use OpenWrt.

[iso1631]

I nat all my dns traffic to the pihole, but looking at the logs my lg tv is using the dhcp provided ones.

Of course DOH would break that but I don't get the feeling it's bypassing it.

[piguin]

Given how cheap screens are, I'm puzzled as to why keeping a smart-ass TV is worth this effort?

[regexorcist]

I have that setup for my home network regardless. And my TV is the original C1 OLED, nothing compared when I got it. I wouldn't buy LG today.

[inigyou]

Because all TVs are like this. There are no big non-smart screens on the market.