A few years ago, I committed what some in the AV space would call a cardinal sin: I added a lightstrip to the back of a TV.

“Vampire energy takes up about 5-10% of the average US monthly home electricity bill,” with average bills “just under $150 ...

In the sidebar menu, choose the Privacy Choices option. Ensure that the checkbox for Viewing Information Services is unchecked. This will turn off ACR and any associated ad targeting. Select the OK ...

With a few quick tweaks, you can make sure your modern TV uses only the power it needs - even as today's models grow more efficient.