Access control

App for receiving video calls from your Niko access control external video unit

Niko nv · be.niko.accesscontrol

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v3.0 (20251117) 170.3 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.0 (20251117) (251117)
Updated: Mar 5, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 170.3 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Lifestyle (app)
Listed since: Jan 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 30 (7 sensitive)
Website: niko.eu
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Access control is an app by Niko nv in the Lifestyle category, listed since at least January 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.0 (20230615), the APK grew from 150.4 MB to 170.3 MB. It asks for 30 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. Compared with version 2.0 (20231113), it adds 1 new permission (“Bluetooth connect”) and drops 2 (“Read media images” and “Read media video”). The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v3.0 (20251117)

This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements to ensure a smoother experience.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app allows you to receive calls from your Niko access control external video unit, to see who is ringing the doorbell and to have a conversation with your visitor wherever you are. With the peek outside functionality you can see the visitor before unlocking the door. What do you need? Please make sure your access control system and smartphone are both connected to the internet. With this app you can immediately receive calls after completing the installation process. Niko Access Control is available in several European languages. Features: • Easy setup by scanning the QR-code on the external video unit • Receive video calls from your external video unit, wherever you are • Unlock your electronic doorlock by using the app, wherever you are • Peek outside at any time • Share the app with family members • Personalize the name of your external/internal video unit • Select ring tones and adjust volume By downloading the app for Niko Access Control, you accept the terms and conditions that you can find on https://www.niko.eu/enus/legal/privacy.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.0 (20230615).

v3.0 (20251117) LATEST Mar 5, 2026 170.3 MB TRUSTED v2.0 (20231113) Dec 30, 2025 150.4 MB TRUSTED v2.0 (20230615) Aug 4, 2023 150.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Mar 5, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Niko N.V.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Mar 5, 2026
Validated against Google Play Mar 5, 2026
Signed byO=Niko N.V., L=Sint-Niklaas, C=BE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4A:EC:51:C5:AF:4A:96:41:0C:46:BB:8C:12:9B:F3:E0:E2:C9:6C:17
File MD56063631edf33eeb3a4a68e8dcd47e49a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (2 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.

Permissions (30)

Access control requests 30 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Disable keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Access control APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Access control APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6063631edf33eeb3a4a68e8dcd47e49a.