Chromecast History: Who Can See It and How to Delete It
Chromecast is a device that allows users to stream and cast video content from their mobile devices, laptops, and personal computers to their TV screens. While it may offer convenience, have you ever wondered who can see what you have recently streamed on your Chromecast device?
The good news is that Chromecast does not have a public streaming history. Only those who have access to your Chromecast device or the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast will be able to see what you have cast or streamed.
However, it is still possible for someone to access your streaming history by looking through your mobile device or computer, where your streaming apps may have a record of what you have recently streamed or cast. In addition, if you have shared your account with someone, they may be able to see your streaming history as well.
To prevent others from accessing your streaming history, you can either delete your streaming history or restrict access to your Chromecast device. To delete your streaming history, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Home app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your Chromecast device.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap on Privacy.
5. Tap on Clear watch history.
6. Confirm by tapping on Clear watch history again.
If you want to restrict access to your Chromecast device, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Home app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your Chromecast device.
3. Tap on Settings.
4. Scroll down and tap on Privacy.
5. Switch on Guest Mode.
6. Enter a four-digit PIN code.
7. Share the PIN code with those who you want to allow access to your Chromecast device.
By deleting your streaming history or restricting access to your Chromecast device, you can ensure that your streaming activities remain private. However, it is worth noting that certain streaming apps may still tuck away information about your viewing habits, so be sure to review your app settings regularly to ensure that you are comfortable with the information being collected and shared.