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: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 option2. 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...3. Block the following domains on your router or via a free OpenDNS account:- ads.samsung.com- config.samsungads.com- doubleclick.net- gpm.samsungqbe.com- log-config.samsungacr.com- samsungacr.com- samsungads.com- samsungosp.com- samsungotn.net- samsungrm.net- tvx.adgrx.comNo more ads.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.