Show HN: Making a smart TV dumb and then smart
A Hacker News post describes a project that first strips a smart TV of its built‑in smart features, turning it into a simple, low‑power display, and then re‑adds smart capabilities using an external device. The author explains the hardware modifications, software stack, and performance trade‑offs involved in the transformation. The post covers cost comparison and potential use cases for retrofitting older TVs in smart homes.