It has no internet connection. 1- Can I allow content sharing (casting for instance)? Would it even work without giving access to the internet to the TV? 2- Does it matter which apps allow to modify system setting? There’s a huge list, here’s a snippet: [1000032328]

Not like it needs constant updates anyway but there is only one way to find out. :wink:

I don’t think it’s possible to share it unless you’re on the same network. Personally, I pushed NextDNS via ADB, along with hagezi ultimate and peerflyst’s smart tv blocklists. You can get a pretty decent result that way. [image]

[image] Blackbird: I pushed NextDNS via ADB, along with hagezi ultimate and peerflyst’s smart tv blocklists. ELI5? :sweat_smile: Is that for question #2? I’m not sure how blocklist relates to the question? Thanks for clarification :slight_smile:

That wasn’t the question. You’re just blocking traffic and making the device ‘stupid’ [image] Privacy on Streaming Boxes and "Smart TVs" shieldGeneral I was bored and started getting annoyed that the Private DNS setting is hidden on Android TV.. Settings - A…

Ah okok, I prefer not connecting the device to the internet at all and connect something else where it’s easier to have more control on it like a PC. So #1 is answered, #2 still remains.

[image] win11.shading291: 2- Does it matter which apps allow to modify system setting? There’s a huge list, here’s a snippet: I’d disable all but you will never have a guarantee that the thing won’t turn back on after an update or alike. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

It won’t break anything if I disable all?

Would be nice if we could flash a custom os on them.

Would probably be under-performing with something different from the official ROM. Also, they will never allow such a thing. But it’s fine, plenty of DIY projects that cover exactly that topic. :+1:t2:

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That wasn’t the question. You’re just blocking traffic and making the device ‘stupid’

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