So far nothing prevents you from spending $100 to set up LibreElec on an RPi and leave the TV offline and dumb.
Does that work with the DRM from streaming apps, though? Can you get 4K and atmos with Netflix or Disney+ with that hardware? And an easy remote and UI?
This is what I do, but… Kodi sure seems like it is on the downhill. Multiple things don’t work for me like HDR for one example.
I’m looking to see what I would get or lose with Apple TV or some Plex/JellyFin/other player with less baggage.