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Chromecast Public wifi issue

bhadrik
Community Member

When we connect to public wifi in a hotel, i can see all other chromecast connected on the same wifi which make me think i am being hacked.

Whenever anyone using same network operates chromecast i am being notified about who is using and this make me wonder that others also will be notified when i use my prodcut.

I think there should be a security and safety layer for this type of situation and allow us to confirm if we are using on a public or private network, so i cannot see anyone else what they are doing and what i am doing.

 

 

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Byteguy
Gold Product Expert
Gold Product Expert

Chromecast devices are designed for use on a home network where you want to avoid having to jump through a lot of hoops to control access to individual devices.

You should be concerned about the hacking risk on the kind of wide-open public networks that you're describing.  Besides the issues with Chromecast control, other devices on the network can try and attack your phone or computer.

Take a look at using a Travel Router (they are small and inexpensive).  You would use that router to attach to the public network and make a new PRIVATE AND SECURE network that you attach your devices to.  Nobody on the public network will be able to see or attack your devices.

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi bhadrik,

 

We haven't heard from you in a while so I'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hrs. If you still have other concerns, please feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

 

Thanks,

Jennifer

JenniferV
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

Thanks for answering, Byteguy. I appreciate it.

 

bhadrik, we hope this answered your concern. Please let us know if you still have other questions and concerns — we're here to help!

 

Regards,

Jennifer