Agree … but the part that needs to be remembered

make sure it’s a model where the latest firmware is rootable and never connect it to your WiFi until you have root

Everything you need to do to get root can be done with an Ethernet connected directly to the TV and your laptop. There may be modifications needed to the root toolkits but with good prompting, agentic Llm can figure it out.

If you bought one without root… you may have a chance never connecting it.

If it’s one on your WiFi that doesn’t have a root exploit the only safe thing to do is change your WiFi password.

If you don’t own your TV assume it’s pwnd.