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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87667, member: 27"]
Unskippable boot-up ads are now gating live TV access on Hisense smart TVs, and the backlash is spreading fast.

What users are reporting
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[*]A mandatory ad plays right after powering on, before any channel loads.
[*]Viewers can't dismiss or skip it, effectively pausing the startup flow.
[*]Toshiba and JVC sets running VIDAA show the same behavior.
[*]VIDAA, as the shared platform layer, points to a software-level decision.
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VIDAA's ad infrastructure goes deeper
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[*]Nexxen operates as a programmatic ad partner for VIDAA-native inventory.
[*]Automated ad delivery scales without leaning on individual apps for monetization.
[*]Once the OS supports a startup ad slot, it gets filled consistently.
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Privacy concerns piling up
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[*]Some users say boot ads appeared even after toggling off data-consent options.
[*]VIDAA documentation lists device identifiers, WAN IP, and viewing history as collectible data.
[*]TV on/off timestamps and watch habits feed the platform's targeting capabilities.
[*]That level of visibility makes granular, UI-embedded ad delivery very plausible.
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No clear opt-out path exists yet
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[*]Hisense hasn't offered a consumer-facing toggle to kill the startup placement.
[*]Whether this stays regional or rolls out wider remains an open question.
[*]Frustrated owners are already hunting for ways to bypass the built-in platform.
[*]Forced pre-tuner ads tend to push buyers toward ditching the ecosystem entirely.
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