How to stop YouTube connecting to TV from iPhone
Do you have a Chromecast device? If youve connected it to YouTube, that little Cast icon will keep popping up when you open the YouTube app on your phone. This might cause some embarrassing situations. If you accidentally cast to your living room TV, your family might find out that you secretly listen to Justin Bieber or watch reality shows! Show Want to get rid of the cast icon? Get your YouTube app ready and follow the instructions in this article. Removing the Cast Button from the YouTube AppThere are multiple ways to disconnect your Chromecast device from the YouTube app. Using your Android smartphone or an iOS device will help you do it in no time. 1. Google SettingsThe first method might be the simplest. You can access casting options via Google settings and disable the device. Heres what to do:
2. Cast Media ControlsAnother method disables the automatic casting to a TV. Youll still be able to see the Cast icon, but the videos wont appear on the TV without you approving it. Youll need to confirm your choice in a pop-up window.
3. Disable Streaming DevicesThere are other ways you can stop Chromecast from streaming every time you use YouTube. For instance, you can use a TV code to delete Chromecast from the list of paired devices.
This way, Chromecast wont be able to automatically stream to your TV even if you accidentally tap the cast icon in YouTube. 4. YouTube Vanced AppSome internet users recommend the YouTube Vanced app, which is compatible with Android smartphones. But youll have to look up the download link on Google, as its not available on Google Play Store. Users claim this app has some quite useful features. In case other ways of disabling Chromecast on YouTube dont work, you can install it to remove the cast icon. 5. Stopping Others from Managing Your CastsWhen you connect a Chromecast to a network, everyone with a device connected to the same network can see the cast icon on their YouTube app. This might be tricky because you cant stop them from casting to a TV, even if you want to watch videos in private. Heres how to disable this option using Google Home:
How to Use Chromecast to Watch YouTube VideosAre you having trouble casting from YouTube, and thats why youd like to remove the cast icon? If youve just got your Chromecast and want to try it out with YouTube, the steps below should help. Check them out before you delete Chromecast from this app. You can use it both on your computer and your mobile device. If you want to stream from your computer:
To cast from your mobile device, do this:
Unlinking the Unwanted CastThere are several ways to stop unwanted casts. Before you remove your Chromecast device from the YouTube app or disconnect it from Google Home apps, try controlling what others can do with it. Disabling your household members from casting without your approval might be a better option than removing the possibility to cast altogether. Which fix will work best in your case? Let us know in the comments section below. |