How do I see who is connected to my Chromecast?

To check Network status from the Google Home app:
  1. Launch Google Home.
  2. Select Devices in the top-right corner.
  3. Select the 3-dot menu for the Chromecast itself.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Near the top, you'll see the name of your Chromecast, and just below you'll see which Wi-Fi network it's connected to.
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How do I kick someone off my Chromecast?

1. Prevent Others from Controlling Your Chromecast Device
  1. Tap on your Chromecast device.
  2. On the next screen, tap on Chromecast Settings icon located at the top right corner of your screen.
  3. On Device Settings screen, scroll down and disable Let others control your cast media option.
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Can someone else connect to my Chromecast?

As the host, you can keep your Wi-Fi password private. Guests can cast from their mobile device as long as they are in the same room as the Chromecast. Make sure your mobile device or tablet is linked to the same account as your Chromecast. Touch and hold your device's tile.
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How do I see my Chromecast devices?

Turn on Bluetooth on your Android device. If there is a nearby Chromecast device that hasn't been set up, you'll see a Chromecast setup notification pop up on your Android device. To begin setting up your Chromecast device, tap Set up a nearby Chromecast device. follow the prompts to set up your device.
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Why can I see my neighbors Chromecast?

So, what you are likely seeing is a device that is Chromecast enabled with guest mode on (I think this is by default). You could try to cast to that device, but there is a pin code that pops up to prevent neighbours from casting who cannot see the screen.
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How to Connect Google Chromecast



Can Chromecast be tracked?

If a device is running without GPS, Google can still precisely track its location. Even in a densely populated area, Google can still pinpoint the location with just a few feet of difference in distance. This location data is what hackers obtain from Google Home or Chromecast, says Young's research.
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Where are Chromecast settings?

Select Devices in the top-right corner. Select the 3-dot menu for the Chromecast itself. Select Settings. Near the top, you'll see the name of your Chromecast, and just below you'll see which Wi-Fi network it's connected to.
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How do I see my connections on Google Home app?

Step 2. Check the Wi-Fi network of your speaker or display
  1. Open the Google Home app .
  2. Touch and hold your device's tile.
  3. At the top right corner, tap Settings Device information. Wi-Fi.
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Why does my Chromecast Say No devices found?

Some issues can be caused by router or network settings

These errors are usually caused by router or network settings. Make sure AP isolation is turned off on your router, and any firewall features on your router that might block incoming connections to your Chromecast built-in speakers aren't turned on.
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Can I make my Chromecast private?

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can make your Chromecast private and prevent other people from using it without asking you first. You can make your Chromecast private by switching off Guest Mode. Use the Google Home App to toggle Guest Mode off by clicking on Account, Devices, then Guest Mode.
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How do I remove devices connected to my wifi?

An easy way to kick out unauthorized devices from your network is to simply change your wifi password. This will forcibly disconnect all devices from the network, so you will have to sign in again with the new password on all of your devices.
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How can I see what devices are connected to my network?

The best way to find this information will be to check your router's web interface. Your router hosts your Wi-Fi network, so it has the most accurate data about which devices are connected to it. Most of the best routers offer a way to view a list of connected devices, although some may not.
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Where are the connection settings in Google Home?

Open the Google Home app. . Touch and hold your device's tile. At the top right corner, tap Settings.
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Where is device settings Google Home?

Once the device is selected from the home screen of the Google Home app, tap on the gear icon in the top right corner to view device settings.
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Is Chromecast connected to WiFi?

Your Chromecast streaming device needs to use WiFi to connect to your devices. However, Chromecast can only remember one WiFi network at a time. This means that if you need to change networks, you'll need to reset your Chromecast. Here's how to change WiFi networks on Chromecast in several ways.
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How do I connect my phone to Chromecast?

Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra
  1. Plug in your Chromecast.
  2. Download the Google Home appon your Chromecast-supported Android device.
  3. Open the Google Home app .
  4. Follow the steps. If you don't find the steps to set up your Chromecast: ...
  5. Setup is successful. You're all done!
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Does screen mirroring have a history?

Answer: A: No history on the AppleTV. The video comes from the iPhone to AppleTV - AppleTV does not go to the URL to play the video, the phone does and relays it.
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Does Chromecast send data to Google?

Another good thing to know about option 2 is that if you are watching TV or playing games there, your Chromecast will always come on when your TV is on. It will download wallpapers and other Google data during that time even though you still aren't using it.
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How do you know if you are Airplaying?

If you see an AirPlay button — which looks like a rectangle with an arrow pointing up at the bottom — when you open up the app or a video in the app, tap on that to use AirPlay. For example, in the YouTube app for iPad, there will be an AirPlay button in the bottom right corner of the video.
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How do I block Chromecast on my TV?

Just go into the app that's casting, tap the Cast icon (the box with lines coming into the bottom left corner), and tap the stop button. If you're mirroring your screen, go to the Google Home app and tap the room the Chromecast is in then tap the Settings > Stop Mirroring. Unplug Chromecast from TV or power.
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Can a Neighbour connect to my Smart TV?

If your neighbors share a wifi network with you then they will be able to cast or control your cast devices.
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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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How do you find out if your neighbor is using your WiFi?

A simple, low-tech way to check if someone is on your WiFi is to look for a flashing green light on your router after unplugging or turning off anything in your home that connects to your WiFi. This method works best if you know all the devices that are connected to your WiFi.
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