My Chromebook whilst using in the lounge seems to be automatically casting to a TV in the bedroom. I am a bit of a luddite when it comes to all things tech. The computer screen isn't being cast to the TV screen but the TV screen will go to it's home page when watching something. It's been happening for a few days automatically whenever the computer or TV is switched on. It's easy enough to 'stop casting' from the control panel (if that's the correct description?). 

 

However, it's still a pain and looking to switch it off  (until I require it which is pretty doubtful) but can't find anything under settings. Both devices are using the same WI-FI network. 

 

I would appreciate any advice but please bear in mind my lack of tech savvy. @scubascuba3 you seem to mention casting on several threads - any ideas?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

I'm not familiar with Chromebook casting, i do casting on my android phone, i would copy and paste your question into an AI app or website like Deepseek or Gemini, usually good answers, sometimes amazing

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I'm not familiar with Chromebook casting, i do casting on my android phone, i would copy and paste your question into an AI app or website like Deepseek or Gemini, usually good answers, sometimes amazing

I'll try that, thanks. I've Google'd it but the steps they are suggesting do not marry with the settings on my Chromebook. It really only showed how to stop casting which I knew anyway and is straightforward, even for me. It's the recurrence that I'm trying to eliminate.

 

Thanks for responding.

 

 

What's the model details? 

4 minutes ago, TopGun10 said:

What's the model details? 

Now you are asking....

 

Chromebook is a new small Acer 311. TV is a 6 month old Phillips standard smart TV. Don't think the Mrs has kept the box for further further details on the TV ie model number etc. It's just a basic circa 6k TV for the bedroom. 

From the TV so actually not that new a model but purchased new.....

Go to your TV's settings and look for "Chromecast" or "Cast." You can change the setting to "None" to prevent other devices from controlling it.

Just now, Cameroni said:

Go to your TV's settings and look for "Chromecast" or "Cast." You can change the setting to "None" to prevent other devices from controlling it.

I will look at that, thanks. I was wondering whether it HAD to be sorted from the computer or whether I could come at it from the TV. 

 

Thanks for replying.  

Can you post a screenshot from the screen of the TV, so we can see what you see? I'm not sure what you mean by Going to the Home page. Home page of the Chromebook?

If it's already solved you don't need to bother. But you can also sort it from the Chromebook.

8 minutes ago, TopGun10 said:

Can you post a screenshot from the screen of the TV, so we can see what you see? I'm not sure what you mean by Going to the Home page. Home page of the Chromebook?

If it's already solved you don't need to bother. But you can also sort it from the Chromebook.

I'll look into it and respond as above if necessary. It kicks the TV from anything I'm watching to the 'homepage' ie the first page you would see when turning on a smart TV. Someone to sign in, showing all the APPS, sign in to WIFI etc - basically, the main menu page. Sorry if I'm not explaining it too clearly. 

 

I'll have a play around to see if I can sort it. Thanks for replying.

Understood. See if connecting one device via 2.4GHz and the other via 5GHz makes a difference.