Windows 10: Should I be worried I can see a smart device that is not mine?

Discus and support Should I be worried I can see a smart device that is not mine? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Must recheck that one on mine again, in case. Miracast is nice if you have a reason to use it. But with that Beacon alive telling any and all devices... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by hollyoaks777, Jan 15, 2016.

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  1. BRO67
    bro67 Win User

    Should I be worried I can see a smart device that is not mine?


    Miracast is nice if you have a reason to use it. But with that Beacon alive telling any and all devices that can pick it up, is not always a good thing. Too easy to find a vulnerability and push any contact that someone wants to show on a tv.

    I turned mine off on my Amazon Fire TV box, Blu-Ray and Smart TV, since we do not do any Second screen device connections on any of them.
     
    bro67, Jan 16, 2016
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  2. JDS63
    jds63 Win User

    I was not aware of Miracast, but better encryption may help with certain other devices accessing your WiFi. Thanks for info i see Windows 10 does have this Miracast.
     
    jds63, Jan 16, 2016
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  3. ANDREYT
    AndreyT Win User
    If your "Windows Connect Now" service is running, it is prefectly normal (albeit annoying) to see third-party wireless devices (mobile phones mostly) in your netweok neigborhood.
     
    AndreyT, Jan 16, 2016
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  4. JDS63
    jds63 Win User

    Should I be worried I can see a smart device that is not mine?

    Good to know, but i see it runs manually in Services.msc only starts when needed.
     
    jds63, Apr 5, 2018
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