How does this work if the TV is never connected to the Internet?

If the TV’s features are restricted or don’t work because it requires an internet connection, then it’s going back to the store. And I don’t care if Best Buy has a $45 restocking fee. I’ll charge that back claiming they sold the TV without disclosing that it requires network access to function fully. That’s fraud.

I’m shocked. Shocked I tell you.

Back in 2009, a High School Vice Principle watched via a student’s webcam on their school supplied laptop at night as the kid snacked on Mike & Ike candies IN HIS BEDROOM. She summoned him to her office to accuse him of taking drugs. This got her sued along with the school district who configured the school’s laptops to allow for the spying. Sadly, the FBI said there wasn’t enough to prove criminal intent.

I won’t let that stuff on my system for any reason. I took a qualification test as part of job interview with the camera covered. Guess dodged a bullett and didn’t get the job?

https://time.com/7275031/spy-high-true-story-prime-video/

I have the same concern about Apple and Google. I’ve diversified my usage of their services to have alternatives and regular backups that don’t use either so I can recover.