That means no updates, but it also means no ads.
When enabled, ACR will attempt to identify everything you put on your screen.
That includes over-the-air, cable, streaming, and disc media.
This information can then be used to show you dynamic ads related to whatever content you’re watching.
Like so many other features, ACR is an industry-standard name that every manufacturer changes on their set.
Consumer Reports has agreat guide for turning this feature offon some of the biggest brands.
Apple’s offering, it’s worth noting, doesnothave ads.
you might, however, opt out of the Google TV setup and go for Basic Mode.
That effectively lets you use the television as a dumb television.
Turning on your PlayStation will turn on your TV.
Using the volume button on your Xbox media remote will change the receiver’s volume.
That includes your computers, phones, and even integrated devices like televisions and set-top boxes.
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