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This resonates with me. Recently my Samsung "smart" TV decided that after I turned off an input device, the appropriate behaviour was to immediately display some garbage "entertainment" channel called cheddar. I think it's what is played at gas station pumps?

The day that happened is the day my TV lost internet privilages (wifi is turned off) and we started just using a chromecast for all the "smart" functionalities.

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> Recently my Samsung "smart" TV decided that after I turned off an input device, the appropriate behaviour was to immediately display some garbage "entertainment" channel called cheddar.

This could be the opening line from a near-future dystopian novel.

Ahhh the joys of Samsung TV Plus - one of the most irritating "features" that they've added to sets in all my years of providing tech support for them.

I've listed a few ways to disable TV plus at : https://factory-reset.com/wiki/Samsung_TV_Plus - without having to disable the other smart features on your set by disabling the internet connection.

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