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Prevent others users connecting to Chromecast Device

drapp-mcsdre1 — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:31:35 GMT

Hello, I've tried to search and find similar issues but I may be looking for an answer that's not real.

We are installing Chromecast devices to our projectors at our school and I was wondering if there was a way to limit or prevent users from connecting to them whenever they want. Truthfully, I don't see teachers having issues with this but I'd prefer to not even have it as an option for them. If I could have a 4 digit code to connect OR set it up to where the only person allowed to connect is the account associated with the device, would be great.

Thanks for your help and sorry if I missed this discussion/answer already.

- Dan

Re: Prevent others users connecting to Chromecast Device

Byteguy — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:47:11 GMT

I'm sorry, Chromecast devices do not support what you want to do.

ANYONE on the network can cast to ANY Chromecast device on the network at any time without restriction.

Remember, Chromecast was built for the home marked so "ease of use" is key.

You can try using Guest Mode but it doesn't work with all apps:

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6109292

But, the key here is that the controlling phone/tablet CAN'T be on the network. Otherwise, it goes right around Guest Mode and does the normal open-casting.

That may work if you put all your Chromecast devices on one network and put all your teachers on a separate network.

Re: Prevent others users connecting to Chromecast Device

Jeran — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:46:00 GMT

Hey there drapp-mcsdre1,

I know this response is long overdue, but did you have any more questions or need any additional help?

Also, thank you so much for your help on this, Byteguy!

Thank you,
Jeran

Re: Prevent others users connecting to Chromecast Device

Jeran — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:01:14 GMT

Hey there,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.

Just checking up,
Jeran

Re: Prevent others users connecting to Chromecast Device

Jeran — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:40:09 GMT

Hey there!

We haven't heard back from drapp-mcsdre1, and it's been a few days, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help, Byteguy!

Best regards,
Jeran