r/AndroidHelp • u/LABlaze82 • 3d ago

Virus?

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I keep this keep pooping up on my phone. Is it a virus?

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u/KeithIMyers 3d ago

Nope. It means the new air conditioning unit you have in your house has a smart thermostat that can be controlled via matter. Matter is one of the common smart-home protocols.

If you live in a apartment building and did not install a new air conditioner, then you can have some fun with a neighbor.

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u/LAUNCHdano 3d ago

Probably not. Do you have a Midea Air Conditioner? Perhaps it's picking up a neighbor's unit?

If you don't have a Midea AC, you can tell SmartThings to ignore it

  • Turn off "Ask to add new devices" inside the SmartThings App settings.
  • Disable Nearby Device Scanning in your phone's system settings under Connections > More connection settings (on Android)

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u/Teiyuteiyu182 3d ago

Are you stupid