Add option to disable casting in existing Android TV / Lollipop cast settings

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It would be idea to allow a user to disable casting on a device if they so 
choose (perfectly reasonable to have the default be Allowed)

We believe there will be many instances where Android TV will be used in places 
with wifi accessed by many, but not want to allow any random person on the same 
network to start casting.

I realize app isolation can be turned on in routers and seperate wifi hotspots 
can be setup but based on so many other features being controllable via 
settings it is a shame that this is not one of them.

Apologies in advance if there is more appropriate place to post this request.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by ihostb...@gmail.com on 25 Apr 2015 at 5:50

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Original comment by jonathan...@google.com on 28 Apr 2015 at 9:44

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Can you explain the reason for this request?

Original comment by sheke...@google.com on 28 Apr 2015 at 9:51

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Note that even if Cast is disabled, users on the same WiFi network can use the 
Android TV Remote Control application to control the device. I don't believe 
the software remote can be disabled for users on the network.

Original comment by gun...@google.com on 28 Apr 2015 at 10:01

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We believe Android TV as a platform is likely to be used in semi pubic places 
(think a dentist lobby). If the dentist is already allowing access to their 
public wifi, anyone sitting in the lobby could take control of the TV. If there 
was a way to restrict external devices from simply taking control (Via casting 
or remote control app) that could be a very useful feature. Of course by 
default this restriction would be off. A simple setting that allows or 
restricts connections from casting, the remote control app or any other similar 
features that are open by default would be welcome.

Original comment by ihostb...@gmail.com on 29 Apr 2015 at 4:51

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I would like to +1 this request. In my case I have a Sony TV with android tv 
built in.  I also have an Nvidia shield console connected to that tv.  When 
someone on my network uses the cast feature they are prompted to choose which 
device. In my case I always want the shield used because the TV's output does 
not go through my receiver and my receiver does not support ARC.  I would like 
to disable casting to the TV's OS so that it does not show up as an option.  I 
realize that while this is one of those "training issues" being able to disable 
casting would be handy.

I am eager for the time when AndroidTV is running on smaller and more low end 
displays bringing that level of functionality to rooms other than the master 
viewing area but I think a lot of folks who are breaking out the various 
components will like to keep their smart device outside of their display 
device.  It is way more practical for me to buy a new $200-$300 steaming box 
every couple years than to buy a new TV when the maker stops updating the 
firmware because the 5 year old SOC they put in the TV can't run the new stuff.

As the OP said, if there is a better place for this to be raised (base android 
forum or some ATV forum) please let me know.

Thank you

Original comment by rexit1...@gmail.com on 30 May 2015 at 1:45

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any feedback on a better place to post this feature request? 

thank you

Original comment by ihostb...@gmail.com on 1 Jun 2015 at 2:43

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Users can already do this through Android system settings:

System Settings > Apps > System Apps > Google Cast Receiver > Disable

Original comment by gun...@google.com on 28 Jul 2015 at 8:38

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Original comment by jonathan...@google.com on 29 Jul 2015 at 11:47

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Agreed but for novice users its probably way more straight forward to go to 
settings / device / googlecast  since there is already a place holder there. 
Ideally it would be even better to have a mode that locks down the TV in some 
manner to keep random folks on the same wifi from being able to do casting or 
add a remote etc etc. Thank you for replying and please let me know if there is 
a better place to submit this higher level request (ie being able to lock down 
the android TV install in a way other than having to use private WIFI. 

Original comment by ihostb...@gmail.com on 30 Jul 2015 at 12:58