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Local network and device access

Control website requests to nearby devices and services.

Nirvana for Android1 min readReviewed 2 October 2026
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What a website might request

A web page may try to connect to a nearby printer, TV, router or other device on your home or work network. That can be useful, but it also reveals information about devices nearby.

site.example
Allow access to devices on your network?
BlockAllow
RouterPrinterTV
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Make a deliberate choice

Grant local-network or device access only to a site you trust for a task you initiated. Inspect the browser prompt and the site address before allowing it.

  • You started the task
  • You trust the site
  • The address is right
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Change access later

Review site permissions in Nirvana and Android permissions for the app. If a trusted device stops working, verify both layers and the local network connection.

AndroidMay Nirvana use the camera?
NirvanaMay this website use it?
Website
Both layers must allow access before a site can use it.
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