[Iceman90]

I warn people against buying a smart TV when I am asked for TV advice.

Smart TV functionality is nice, but most of the manufacturers put out one TV and then never update it or keep the security patches coming. TV manufacturers are working on such a thin margin today they don't have the incentive to keep it all up to date, they'd rather you just bought a new TV instead.

Plus, as has been mentioned a lot of the TV manufacturers don't do a great job with their interfaces.

I suggest people who want to add "smart feature to their TV do so using a Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Kodi or other such device that is designed just for that. It gives you better flexibility, longer lifespan, and usually a better product that'll last longer too.