How do I remove an unknown device?

Follow the instructions below to identify and remove any unknown devices connected to your network using Home Network Security.
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  1. Open the Home Network Security app.
  2. Tap the Menu icon.
  3. Tap Devices, select the unknown device.
  4. Deselect “Allow Home Network Access”
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How do I remove an unknown device from my device?

click on manage devices....then you can review the devices and remove it... find unwanted or suspicious device and remove it.. click on device which you want to remove…
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  1. On the device, tap Settings. Accounts.
  2. Under Work, tap the account you want to remove.
  3. Tap More. Remove account.
  4. Tap OK to confirm.
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How do I identify an unknown device on my network?

How to manually identify unknown devices on a network
  1. Open the Command prompt or Terminal in your Windows, Linux, or macOS system.
  2. Search all the network settings, such as default gateway and IP address, through the command prompt.
  3. Type the command "arp -a" to view the list of all IP addresses connected to your network.
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Why is there an unknown device on my Wi-Fi?

If you're reading this and wondering how you'd even know if an 'unknown' device is connecting to your Wi-Fi, the answer lies in your internet router or whichever device provides you with Wi-Fi. In most cases that is your broadband router, but it could also be a mesh Wi-Fi system, a Wi-Fi extender or booster.
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Why is there an unknown device on my Device Manager?

The main reason for Unknown Device to display in your Device Manager is because you have a device that is not working correctly. To fix this issue, obtain an updated driver for the device.
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What does unknown device mean?

An unknown device is a device name listed in Device Manager that Windows cannot identify or doesn't have the appropriate drivers to be recognized.
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How do I disconnect an unknown device from my Wi-Fi?

Follow the instructions below to identify and remove any unknown devices connected to your network using Home Network Security.
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  1. Open the Home Network Security app.
  2. Tap the Menu icon.
  3. Tap Devices, select the unknown device.
  4. Deselect “Allow Home Network Access”
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Why is there an unknown device following me?

Why is it following me? If the “Find My” notification shows that the unknown device seems to be moving with you, it's most likely because someone you are traveling with has one of the items — probably earbuds of some sort — that was detected.
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How can I see who's using my Wi-Fi?

View devices connected to your network and review data usage
  1. Open the Google Home app .
  2. Tap Wi-Fi .
  3. At the top, tap Devices.
  4. Tap a specific device and a tab to find additional details. Speed: Real time usage is how much data your device is currently using.
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How do I remove a device from my network?

Click Network Devices, right-click the device that you want to delete, and then click Delete. You can select multiple devices to delete.
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How do I remove an unknown device from my Iphone?

Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the device you want to remove. Erase the device.
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Why is there an unknown device on my find my iphone?

If you see an “unknown accessory detected near you” message (or similar), it means there's an item compatible with the Find My network that might be traveling with you. If so, its owner may be able to see your location. You should look to see if something you're borrowing has such a device attached.
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What does activity from an unknown device mean?

As long as the message indicates that Google prevented the unknown device from accessing your account, you are fine. However, if the message indicates that an unknown device has indeed accessed your account, your Google account could have been breached.
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How do I remove a device from my Apple account?

Use the web to remove a device
  1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com, then select Devices.
  2. Click the device to see its details, then click "Remove from account."
  3. Review the message that appears.
  4. Click again to confirm that you want to remove the device.
  5. Want to permanently remove the device from your account page?
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How do I remove an unnamed device from Google home?

Devices.
  1. Open the Google Home app .
  2. Tap Wi-Fi. Devices.
  3. You will find a list of your connected devices. Devices that are currently connected and used most often are listed towards the top.
  4. Disconnect the device in question from the Wi-Fi network, then wait a couple of minutes.
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What to do when you have an unknown accessory detected near you?

First, check on the Find My app if you're able to play a sound on the unknown accessory:
  1. Tap the alert.
  2. Tap Continue and then tap Play Sound.
  3. Listen for the sound. You can play it again if you need more time to find the item.
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How do you see if an AirTag is near you?

Find the precise location of an AirTag

If you have a supported iPhone and are near your AirTag, you can find its precise location. Tap Items at the bottom of the screen, then tap the nearby AirTag.
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How do you see if you are being tracked with an AirTag?

Android users are advised to download the Tracker Detect app from the Google Play store that can find nearby AirTags. For those without an Apple device or smartphone, an unknown AirTag will alert you by making a sound.
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How do I Uninstall unwanted drivers?

Click View tab and select Show hidden devices. Expand the branches in the device tree & look for the faded icons. These indicate unused device drivers. Right-click on it and select Uninstall.
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How do I Uninstall a corrupt driver?

How to Fix Corrupt Drivers on Windows 10
  1. Update Drivers From the Device Manager Menu. Windows 10 automatically updates your drivers through the updates it rolls out. ...
  2. Reinstall Drivers. ...
  3. Run Windows Troubleshooter. ...
  4. Scan Your System for Any Virus Using Windows Security. ...
  5. Update Windows 10.
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How do I clean up Device Manager?

There are three tabs in the toolbar of the Device Cleanup tool – File, Devices, and Help. When you click on File, you can see functions such as Refresh (F5), Create System Restore Point, Show Windows Device Manager, and Exit.
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What does it mean when it says unknown accessory detected near you on Find My?

If your iPhone has been close to an unfamiliar AirTag or other accessory for a prolonged period of time, you may receive a notification on the Find My application stating, “Item Detected Near You.” Tap this message and it will allow you to play a sound on the AirTag in order to find it.
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Is someone using my network?

If you suspect someone is stealing your Wi-Fi, you can look for router network activity. There are third-party mobile apps that can help ferret out unauthorized Wi-Fi users. Your router's web-based admin control panel can help you see what devices are using your network.
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Can I Spy on devices connected to my WiFi?

By just listening to existing Wi-Fi signals, someone will be able to see through the wall and detect whether there's activity or where there's a human, even without knowing the location of the devices. They can essentially do a monitoring surveillance of many locations. That's very dangerous.”
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