Youtube from iPad on Vizio Smart TV

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Apr 4, 2015 | 06:02 PM

doopstr

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Youtube from iPad on Vizio Smart TV

I recently picked up a Vizio smart TV for the kids room. One thing that happened that I didn't anticipate is that the Youtube app on my kid's iPad recognized the TV. With a simple click on the iPad the TV will flip to Youtube and start playing whatever Youtube video is on the iPad. How can I prevent this other than removing the TV from the wifi?

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Apr 4, 2015 | 08:14 PM

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create a wireless network other than your main network SSID name.
then connect the TV to the "guest" wifi.

this way TV is still connected but wont connect to youtube's "cast" feature.

Apr 4, 2015 | 08:16 PM

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or if there's a way to uninstall the youtube app on the tv, that will work too.

Apr 4, 2015 | 08:18 PM

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from youtube's help:

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Remove or edit a connected TV
Remove or edit a Connected TV by returning to the pairing screen on your mobile device or computer.

On your computer, go to youtube.com and click Settings > Connected TVs to remove or edit a TV.
On iOS, touch Settings > Connected TVs and touch Connected TVs again to remove or edit a TV.
On Android, touch Menu > Settings > Connected TVs > Edit TVs to remove or edit a TV.
On the mobile site, touch Settings > Connect to TV > My TVs to remove or edit a TV.
To remove all paired devices from your connected TV, go to Settings > Delete > OK.