Samsung UK admits you can’t disable ads on Samsung smart TV
My recommendations for how to deal with this shit, in decreasing order of effectiveness:<p>1. Don't buy a Samsung or LG TV. Unfortunately, if you're in the market for a real high-end TV, you often don't have another option<p>2. Never connect it to the internet and use a dedicated streaming box/stick instead. If you don't have one, or don't want to give up a HDMI port...<p>3. Block the following domains on your router or via a free OpenDNS account:<p>- ads.samsung.com<p>- config.samsungads.com<p>- doubleclick.net<p>- gpm.samsungqbe.com<p>- log-config.samsungacr.com<p>- samsungacr.com<p>- samsungads.com<p>- samsungosp.com<p>- samsungotn.net<p>- samsungrm.net<p>- tvx.adgrx.com<p>No more ads.<p>This shit makes my blood boil. I have a laundry list of issues with this TV, which is a shame because when it's not actively trying to make me hate the company it's actually a very nice display. LG pull this shit too, but I think they're slightly less awful than Samsung. I didn't particularly want an OLED panel which is why I went for a Samsung LCD, and I regret that decision regularly.