I’ve come to the realisation that boycotting google, completely, is impossible. It works fine on the computer and for some apps on the phone, but it’s very difficult for a smart TV
The problem starts at the very beginning. To even start using the tv, I must have a Gmail to log in. I have to have a Gmail/log in to Google to use the Google Store… Google Store? Yes! Because it’s not possible (for me at least) to install f-droid or aurora store. I’m aware of the fact that I can’t do everything… But it irks me. Does anybody have any tips for how to get around this? Currently I’m considering getting a hdmi cable and use the tv as a computer monitor… But then we’re in the territory of having to buy a lot of new things to boycott. Wich, of course, is also not the best solution.
However, I’ll add to this that this irks me. But it’s not as big of a problem as buying Russian and American oil and gas.
Quote and picture is from batman begins. I recommend giving it a watch
Root your TV, you can disable a lot of google stuff on it and use another launcher, disable ads, disable tracking, assistant etc. You can also diminish the impact of having to use google products by making temporary accounts that you only use for one thing and are not linked to the others, accounts that you don’t carry on your phone.
It’s true, it’s not simple…