I have been rather unhappy with my smart TV’s functionality as I feel it isn’t smart for me but smart for the manufacturers. I just can’t use it how I want to. I would love to overwrite the existing OS from Android to Linux. I’ve recently converted from Windows and loving Mint.

I haven’t read too much regarding Linux smart tvs as my searches mostly come up with raspberry Pi and overwriting an Android box. I don’t want to connect anything and just want my tv to boot up in Linux when it’s turned on, and get some of my apps going. Is there a way to do this?

For reference I have a Sony Bravia with Android installed on it.

  • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 days ago

    Agreed, ditch the idea of trying to run an OS on the TV itself. It’s not worth it.

    The TV is best used as a TV and nothing more. Plug a small computer into the back of it using one of the many video/audio ports which exist for just such a purpose.

    • eldavi@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      9 days ago

      people used to put linux on toasters and now we can’t do that anymore. lol

      • db2@lemmy.world
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        8 days ago

        You can do it, it just isn’t worth the effort. The hardware is anemic at best and you’re bound to be missing drivers for some specialty chip.