Option 1 is my go-to because I don't care one bit for the apps. I use it as a "dumb" screen connected to a PC, all the "smart" platforms are just ad-ridden malware that endlessly collect data.
As for the connecting to open wi-fi spots, there...
I can't put myself in this mindset at all. Why would you willingly accept corporations spying on your private in-home activities? It's evidently more than just tracking what you watch...
Those who "could care less" (it's couldn't) are the reason...