There are times when Chromecast alerts may be a nuisance, particularly when the same notice appears many times a day.
It’s even more annoying when a member of your family accidentally turns off your TV when you’re casting anything to it. Intentionally or not, I’m staring at you, my tiny brother or sister.
It is fortunate that this degree of control may be removed, and these alerts can be turned off completely.
Hallelujah.
“A Device on Your WiFi Is Casting”
People on the same WiFi network may now see when you’re casting with a new Google Android update. The update alerts them and gives them authority over your cast automatically after the upgrade. The “A device on your WiFi is casting” message may be completely disabled by disabling the “Let others manage your cast media” function in the Google Home app.
It’s not clear why this message is being sent out.
A new Chromecast device is released every year, and new applications and features are constantly being added to the platform.
As a result, there are now many Chromecasts in many houses.
There was a wonderful chance to “integrate” all of the comparable gadgets under one roof and make the user experience even more smooth.
Because that’s what Google was thinking anyhow, and that’s why they included the cast notification function to their Chromecast devices.
You can now manage all Chromecast streaming on your WiFi network from your phone.
Despite the fact that this type of control and access seems wonderful, there are many reasons why it is really a tremendous nuisance.
Here’s why getting the notice is a pain:
There is a notice for each Chromecast stream that is running in the WiFi network of your phone.
As the number of Chromecast devices in your house grows, so does the number of annoying alerts on your phone.
Because of this, dismissing your phone’s notification panel will most likely terminate the stream for anybody attempting to view it on your network.
This will happen at least several times when your family members attempt to get rid of these annoying texts from their mobile devices.
This functionality doesn’t have a significant use case since in most cases, you’ll only be casting to one device.
Having a remote control for both your downstairs and your bedroom televisions is like having a remote control for both your downstairs and your bedroom televisions at the same time.
Exactly how can I turn off the notifications?
Make it impossible for anybody else to take control of your Chromecast device
The simplest solution to avoid seeing messages like “A Device on Your WiFi Is Casting” is to disable the Chromecast device’s ability to be controlled by others.
As long as you’ve got the Google Home app installed, you can accomplish this in just a few seconds.
There is no need to repeat these instructions for each and every Chromecast device.
Begin by launching the Google Home mobile app.
Click on the Chromecast device to which access should be restricted in Step 2.
Using the gear icon in the upper right of the screen, choose “Settings.” Open the “Device Settings” menu by clicking on this button.
The “Let others manage your cast media” function is located at the bottom of the page.
Turning off “Let others manage your cast media” is the fifth and last step.
Individual Android devices may disable Chromecast alerts.
Another solution here is to disable Chromecast alerts on the Android smartphone that’s getting them by going into the device’s settings.
If you have many Android devices (tablets and/or cellphones) in your home that are connected to the same WiFi network, you will need to do this procedure on all of them.
Then, following these simple steps, you’ll be ready to go:
Step 1: Open the Android device’s Settings app.
Step 2: Select “Google” from the “Personal” drop-down menu.
Select “Cast media controls” in the next step.
When you’re done with this step, you may turn off “Media Controls for Cast Devices.”
I’m getting this message even though no one is casting.
The “A Device on Your WiFi Is Casting” message may be a reason for worry if you’re 100% sure no one in your house is casting yet you’re still receiving this notification.
Someone may have stolen your WiFi and is now on your network, so be on the lookout for any suspicious activity.
The first step is to ensure that your WiFi is password-protected. In the event that it doesn’t, you must instantly protect your WiFi network.
To achieve this, there are several reasons, all of which are well documented. You may focus on securing your network instead of reading about them.
This is an excellent resource if you’re looking for instructions on how to do so.
A password-protected WiFi network is at risk of being hacked even if it has been secured. Change your WiFi password immediately if this is the case.
Changing your WiFi password every year or so is a smart habit to get into.
Conclusion
In an effort to enhance the Chromecast user experience, Google included a cast notification function.
This functionality lets you and others to monitor and manage all Chromecast broadcasts on your WiFi network at the same time.
“A Device on Your WiFi is Casting” messages may be really unpleasant, but fortunately there are two methods of turning them off.
Turn off the “Let others control your cast media” feature in the Google Home app to prevent others from taking control of your Chromecast.
Using the “Media Controls for Cast Devices” feature, you may disable Chromecast alerts on particular Android devices.
There’s a good chance that someone is stealing your WiFi even if you’ve performed one of the measures above.
To protect your network, you may either create a password or change the one you already have.