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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Guardian community team

Tell us: have you slowed down your smart TV or bought an older model?

Retro Television in Wood Paneled Living RoomStatic plays on the screen of an old 1980's TV complete with signal antennae, sitting on a table in a domestic room with wood paneling on the walls. Horizontal with copy space.
Are you seeking out a simpler alternative to your smart TV? Photograph: RyanJLane/Getty Images

Smart TVs have become the go-to way to watch entertainment at home and have introduced apps, internet browsing, personalised advertising and even data tracking to our viewing habits.

These additional features reportedly slow down smart TVs, prompting guides on how to improve their performance and have led some to seek out simpler alternatives.

We would like to speak with viewers who are tweaking their smart TVs to have fewer features, disconnecting them from wifi, or are opting to buy older models of TVs instead.

We would also like to hear from people who solely use their televisions for terrestrial broadcasts and not streaming, and those who pay for a black and white TV license fee.

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