My neighbor keeps connecting to my smart tv via smart cast, how do I disable it so they can't do it? (2024)

FAQs

How do I stop someone from casting to my TV? ›

On your Android device, go to the “Settings” app. Tap the “Connected Devices” option, then select “Cast Screen”. Tap the “Stop” button to turn off screen mirroring on your Android device.

On a phone or computer, go to g.co/play/subscriptions. Select the subscription you want to cancel. Select Cancel subscription.

Since smart TVs are IoT devices that connect to the internet, they can be vulnerable to cyber attacks and can be hacked by cybercriminals. You need to secure your smart TV by keeping your software up to date, using strong passwords on your accounts and devices, securing your router and turning on security settings.

To restrict those processes, go to Settings > Preferences > Privacy Settings. There you'll find Device Usage Data, Collect App and Over-the-Air Usage, and Interest-Based Ads turned on by default. Turn them off. You can also reset your advertising ID.

Yes, if your Smart TV is compromised or hacked, then it can be used to spy on you. Smart TVs are also known to transmit unencrypted user data to third parties for processing. So, a good way to protect yourself is by disabling the camera and using a VPN to keep your connection safe.