Since this is a fire tv, am i able to use this tv without EVER having it communicate with the internet? I am looking for a cheap monitor for my raspberry pi 5 that isnt too small. I dont need 120hz so figured I'd ask here about the whole internet thing. null

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user92620 · Accepted Answer

I use it as a second monitor with my laptop via hdmi and expect your Raspberry Pi hdmi can also connect to it.

extech · Answer

Yes. You have 2 HDMI ports to plug into. When setting up the first time, tell it to skip past the internet setup. When you turn on your set, with the remote, after the FireTV screen comes on, Tap the OFF button quickly, and it will switch to the HDMI input, as long as that input is plugged in and the device is on, otherwise it will stay black and eventually turn off. 
One thing. If you don’t set up the internet, your set will not be able to get any firmware or remote updates from the manufacturer. But if all you’re doing is using it as a monitor for Raspberry Pi, why care?

“Since this is a fire tv, am i able to use this tv without EVER having it communicate with the internet? I am looking for a cheap monitor for my raspberry pi 5 that isnt too small. I dont need 120hz so figured I'd ask here about the whole internet thing.”

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