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I don't have a Roku. I own a non-smart TV connected to a mini PC. But for folks that don't want to go through that setup, wouldn't using an adblock DNS block it?
TCL TVs (whose OS is just Roku, and I imagine Roku is the same situation) blink the front LED as an Error when there's no network connection or it can't hit whatever servers it has configured for FW update check. It can get stuck on partial firmware updates when it can't cokplete every check it wants to make. The LED has a diffuser on it so it's a significant negative impact.
I can't even tape that LED because that's also where the IR sensor is. My next step is to disassemble the thing and snip snip.
I don't use any smart features, just HDMI input like you. Finding a Dumb TV has been a challenge.
I did a factory reset on my TCL roku tv and use a third party streaming box. Blinking red light on the TV went away after the factory reset for me.
Don't worry, the next model they release probably won't allow you to do that.