They might not necessarily get on your laptop or phone (to be honest they probably can’t), but there is a risk they can.
I would strongly recommend using the TV purely as a HDMI output device and not using the “smart” functions of the TV. Buy yourself a Raspberry Pi (it will cost less than $100 out of pocket even if you go overboard) and set up a media server with say Kodi or Jellyfin. PM me if you feel like it and I will point you in the right direction (good forums where people will help you and answer intro questions without being annoying).
They might not necessarily get on your laptop or phone (to be honest they probably can’t), but there is a risk they can.
I would strongly recommend using the TV purely as a HDMI output device and not using the “smart” functions of the TV. Buy yourself a Raspberry Pi (it will cost less than $100 out of pocket even if you go overboard) and set up a media server with say Kodi or Jellyfin. PM me if you feel like it and I will point you in the right direction (good forums where people will help you and answer intro questions without being annoying).
Thanks again. If I get a breather this summer, I’ll look to you for direction to the right forums.