HomeControl

Android client for RaspberryPI HomeControl server

Jens Schröder · com.jens.homecontrol.client.android

Not rated yet 500+ downloads v1.0.1 4.9 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.1 (35)
Updated: Jun 4, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 4.9 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Feb 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (3 sensitive)
Website: server47.de/homecontrol
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

HomeControl is an app by Jens Schröder in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, approximate location and modify shared storage.

What's new in v1.0.1

Compatibility set to Android 10

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

With this program you can connect to your RaspberryPI HomeControl server and do stuff like turn on the lights in your home, switch your TV, etc. This program alone can't do anything. You need to setup the server component on your Raspberry PI first. See http://server47.de/homecontrol first.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “none” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jun 4, 2024
Signed byCN=Jens Schroeder, OU=none, O=none, L=Germany, ST=Unknown, C=DE
Signing certificate (SHA-1)86:EC:43:4E:30:ED:99:EC:9E:E1:F4:E5:C3:31:66:55:8A:84:42:A9
File MD564de38b95ee45053327ce69250edb295
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

HomeControl requests 9 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.jens.homecontrol.client.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

HomeControl APK: questions and answers

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

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the HomeControl APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 64de38b95ee45053327ce69250edb295.