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How to Disable Chromecast on Android
Easily stop casting from your Android device
By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 30, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Disable Chromecast on Android 10 Delete Chromecast From the Home App Disable Chromecast Notifications on Android 10 Frequently Asked Questions Chromecast is a great tool for streaming media from your favorite Android apps to your TV, but sometimes you won't want to cast. This article explains how to stop Chromecast on Android, or just disable Chromecast notifications if that's all you need. This article was written using a Samsung Galaxy A01 running Android 10 and UI Core 2.0. The exact steps may vary slightly on other phones or versions of Android 10, but the concepts are the same. How to Stop Chromecast on Android 10
If you're looking to totally disable Chromecast on Android, your options are limited. Android doesn't offer a direct way to disable Chromecast or the option to cast from your Android 10 device to Chromecast, per se. That is, there's no button or setting labeled Disable Chromecast. Still, you have a few options: Stop casting. If you simply want to stop a cast that's already running, that's simple. 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. To temporarily disable your Chromecast and its features, just unplug the device from your TV's HDMI port or unplug the power cable from the device. In either scenario, your Chromecast won't be able to work with your TV or your phone. Turn off Chromecast. If you turn off Chromecast, it'll be disabled it until you turn it back on. How to Delete Chromecast From the Home App
You can totally disable Chromecast if you remove the device from your Google Home app. This of course will block you from casting permanently until you set it up again, so it might not be the best option, but it does the job. To remove Chromecast: To get started, make sure your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Go to the Google Home app and tap the room the Chromecast is in. Tap Settings. Tap Remove device > Remove. If you're technologically inclined and want to truly disable Chromecast on your Android phone while leaving the device set up, you've only got one option: rooting your device. If you root your Android phone, you'll have the option to remove system-level services like casting. We don't recommend rooting unless you really know what you're doing or are comfortable messing things up. How to Disable Chromecast Notifications on Android 10
If you've got a Chromecast set up in your house, when guests come over and connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the Chromecast, they may get a notification suggesting that they connect to your Chromecast. You may not want guests to have this option and thus may want to disable Chromecast notifications. If you don't want to totally block guests, but want some more control, try using Chromecast Guest Mode. If that's the case, you're in luck: there's a setting for that! Follow these steps to disable Chromecast notifications on Android 10: Connect your Android phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast. Tap the Home app to open it. Tap the name of the room the Chromecast device is in. Tap the Settings icon. Scroll down and move the Let others control your cast media slider to off/gray. How to Fix It When Chromecast Isn't Working FAQ How do I use Chromecast from my Android device? Make sure Chromecast is plugged into your TV, then open up the Google Home app. Go to Account > Mirror device > Cast Screen/Audio > select Chromecast device. How do I cast from Amazon Prime Video to Chromecast on Android? To cast Amazon Prime Video, open the Prime Video app, tap Cast > select your Chromecast device > select the title you wish to watch. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Chromecast to a TV How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast How to Get a Browser on Chromecast How to Turn Off Chromecast How to Mirror Android to TV (Connect Your Phone Wirelessly) How to Clear a YouTube Queue With Chromecast on Android How to Cast to Roku TV From Android How to Cast to Fire Stick From an Android Phone How to Reset Your Chromecast How to Cast a Meta (Oculus) Quest or Quest 2 to a TV How to Connect Google Home to Your TV How to Cast a Zoom Meeting to Your TV How to Chromecast Netflix How to Use Chromecast Without Wi-Fi How to Cast Movies to Chromecast From Firefox Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies