Garmin PowerSwitch™

SWITCHING MADE SIMPLE

Garmin · com.garmin.android.apps.switcher

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v2.05.15 (2025-10-07 15:03:48) 36 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.05.15 (2025-10-07 15:03:48) (20515000)
Updated: Oct 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
APK size: 36 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Auto & Vehicles (app)
Listed since: Jul 13, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (5 sensitive)
Website: garmin.com/powerswitchapp
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Garmin PowerSwitch™ is an app by Garmin in the Auto & Vehicles category, listed since at least July 2023. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.05.15 (2025-10-07 15:03:48)

Now with Android Auto support! The Garmin PowerSwitch app is continually working to improve your experience when using the Garmin PowerSwitch digital switch box. This version includes bug fixes to improve device functionality.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Garmin PowerSwitch™ app lets you wirelessly control all types of 12-volt accessories on your vehicle. Up to 6 accessories (up to 30 amps each) can be connected to each Garmin PowerSwitch digital switch box.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 9, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Garmin International” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 9, 2025
Validated against Google Play Oct 9, 2025
Signed byO=Garmin International, L=Olathe, ST=KS, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D2:6F:A9:B9:2B:70:6A:B6:F1:86:A5:27:89:D8:6A:61:A3:83:26:9C
File MD55f98061e031cd5cd92bfa2686ac5d74f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

Garmin PowerSwitch™ requests 19 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Foreground service connected device android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
High sampling rate sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Switcher receive broadcasts (custom) com.garmin.android.apps.switcher.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy android.hardware.bluetooth_le
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch