KENWOOD Smartphone Control is an app by JVCKENWOOD Corporation in the Productivity category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.
It asks for 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: display over other apps and write settings.
What's new in v2.0.26
Add Launcher function.
Corresponding to OK Google.
Description
From the listing uploaded by “apps”.
KENWOOD Smartphone Control is an application to operate & control the Android device from the touchscreen control panel of the KENWOOD Multimedia / Navigation Receiver.
The Android device must support the Bluetooth HID Profile, HDMI or MHL output.
* In order to connect the Android device to the KENWOOD Multimedia / Navigation Receiver, a HDMI-MHL conversion cable (KCA-MH100: sold separately) is required.
*5-pin to 11-pin micro USB adapter or HDMI adapter is required when using Samsung products.
Functions:
- Apps Launcher
If the receiver is supported apps launcher function, it can be launch the apps that has been allowed to operate while driving from the launcher home screen.
Apps that has been allowed to operate while driving.
KENWOOD Music Control
TuneIn Radio
Waze
* In other than the above apps, it is possible only display the screen while driving.
- Tap and Drag Operation
Tap or drag operation on the Android device can be operated from the touchscreen panel of the receiver.
* Does not support multi-touch operation.
- HOME/BACK/TASK Buttons
HOME / BACK / TASK buttons will be displayed on the screen to operate the Android device even if those buttons are not displayed.In addition, it is possible to minimize these buttons when they are not required and the button location can be moved by dragging.
* Those buttons are displayed only while the Android device is connected to the receiver via the Bluetooth connection.
* When using some applications (i.e. video application software etc.), there is a possibility that those buttons are not displayed.
* If the receiver is supported apps launcher function, it is displayed Launcher HOME / BACK buttons while driving, and Launcher HOME / HOME / BACK / TASK buttons while parked.
* To use the "OK Google" feature, set to turn off the service of this apps in the accessibility settings of the Android device. In this case, HOME / BACK / TASK buttons will not be able to use but will be displayed.
- Screen fixed to Landscape mode display / Screen sleep function disabled
While the Android device is connected to the receiver, the screen is fixed to landscape display mode and screen sleep function is disabled automatically.
* The previous settings will be automatically set after the Bluetooth connection with the receiver is disconnected.
* The application is displayed in portrait mode display if it does not support landscape mode display. In this case, the operating range will also change to fit within the display range automatically.
* Since the screen sleep function is disabled during the Bluetooth connection to the receiver, there are cases where the battery consumption is increased.
- Power Saving Setting (Allow Connection)
If this setting is turned OFF, the battery consumption of Android device will be decreased while the Bluetooth connection with the receiver is disconnected.
* To connect to the receiver, this setting should be turned ON again. (It does not turn ON automatically.)
To make sure the supported Android devices, the supported KENWOOD Multimedia / Navigation Receivers and FAQ visit the website hereunder:
http://www.kenwood.com/products/car_audio/app/kenwood_smartphone_control/eng/compatible.html
To get the latest firmware and information visit the website hereunder (Recommend):
http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/firmware/index.html
Supported Languages:
Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Chinese (Simplified)
Caution:
Please repeat the screen calibration again if you have changed the output screen size of Android device.
Do not touch the screen of the Android device during the screen calibration. This could cause the calibration process to fail.
No warranty is given as to normal operation of all devices.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
Signature matches the Google Play versionChecked by the source store on Feb 9, 2015.
Certificate issued to “Car Electronics Consumer Division”This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
Developer signature verifiedFeb 9, 2015
Validated against Google PlayFeb 9, 2015
Antivirus scan passedSep 23, 2020
Signed byCN=JVCKenwood Corporation, OU=Advanced Development Group, O=Car Electronics Consumer Division, L=Hachioji, ST=Tokyo, C=JP
Uploaded by “apps”Platinum tier · 3,423,810 followers · uploading since 2010
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Permissions (6)
KENWOOD Smartphone Control requests 6 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
Display over other appsSensitiveandroid.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Prevent the device from sleepingandroid.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startupandroid.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Required hardware & features
Bluetoothandroid.hardware.bluetooth
Landscape screenandroid.hardware.screen.landscape
Touchscreenandroid.hardware.touchscreen
KENWOOD Smartphone 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 KENWOOD Smartphone 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. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0e6406df04785e8662ff4a541464a627.