It is just that simple folks. Unplug it.

They have cell signals, batteries, and solar panels. Many are already not plugged into anything.

There are non-destructive ways to disable them (covering them with a garbage bag, for one), but I'm also fully in favor of the destructive ways.

I would repurpose them. Does not look difficult to extract decompile and change their firmware

nonsense. here's your pillowcase, but you have to supply your own knobs