I tried to get Pluto yesterday on my Smart TV web browser. They made me sign in to my Google account, which I did. Then I got a message saying that my cell phone device can be accessed on the TV. (Not cool.) I cancelled the process and logged out of Google.
I’ll order a Roku today and see if I can skip that step.
Actually, consider a Firestick.
Roku’s program cannot be augmented. An FS can run supplementary software that will allow you to access channels with some help from a VPN.
The result is being able to cherry pick the channels you want to watch and leave behind those channels you don’t. For example - no news except OANN and Newsmax, but you can still watch sports, or whatever.
Can’t really do the same thing with a Roku. I own four and am trialing a Firestick. Very much like it so far.
Pluto on Roku does not have you sign in to Google.