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If you're concerned about that do not give internet to your tv and use any kind of tv box instead (shield tv, apple tv, etc).
I wouldn't use Apple TV, Shield or other proprietary black boxes if you want a private setup. Linux on a mini-PC with Plasma Bigscreen, your own over-the-air antenna for local TV, VacuumTube for YT, and the high seas for other content.
with things like amazon's sidewalk you might not have any choice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Sidewalk
How long until they have built in cellular or use a mesh?
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So that TV box can phone home instead of your smart TV? What's the point?
Use a TV box that doesn't phone home, obviously. Also, don't buy a smart TV but a monitor.
Different homes are being phoned. If that matters.