If you are using Google Chromecast device, every device in your house will be able to control the Chromecast device by using the Cast Notification that appears on all devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
This practically allows, everyone in your house to Pause, Mute, and Stop the movie or video that you are casting or projecting from your phone or computer to the screen of your Home Computer.
If this bothers you, it is possible to stop others from controlling your Chromecast device by disabling “Let others control your cast media option” using Google Home App.
Stop Others from Controlling Your Chromecast Device
You can find below the steps to Stop others from controlling your Chromecast device by disabling “Let others control your cast media option” using Google Home App.
If you are using an Android phone, you can also find below the steps to prevent others from controlling your Chromecast device by making use of Cast Notifications.
1. Prevent Others from Controlling Chromecast Device
Download the Google Home App from Google Play Store (Android) or from the App Store (iPhone) and follow the steps below to stop others from controlling your Chromecast device.
1. Open Google’s Home App on your iPhone or Android Phone.
2. On the Home screen, select the TV/Room to which the Chromecast Device is attached.
3. On the next screen, tap on the Gear Shaped Settings icon, located at top-right corner.
4. On Device Settings screen, scroll down and disable Let others control your cast media option.
This will prevent others from controlling your Chromecast device.
2. Disable Chromecast Notifications on Other Devices
If you are using an Android phone, you can follow the steps below to prevent other devices from using Cast Notifications to control Chromecast.
1. Open Settings on your Android Phone or Tablet
2. On the Settings screen, scroll down and tap on Google located under “Personal” section.
3. On the Google screen, tap on Cast Media Controls option.
4. On the next screen, disable Media Controls for Cast Devices by moving the toggle to OFF position.
At any time, you can enable Media Controls for Cast Devices by moving the toggle to ON position.