Linksys

Control your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi products, including Velop, from anywhere

Linksys LLC · com.cisco.connect.cloud

4.7 out of 5 (9 ratings) 5M+ downloads v3.6.1 52.3 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.6.1 (2208632)
Updated: Feb 14, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 52.3 MB
Requires: Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Feb 22, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 37 (7 sensitive)
Website: linksys.com/us/wireless-routers/c/smart-wi-fi-wireless-routers
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

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

Since version 2.16.8, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 9. It asks for 37 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. Compared with version 3.6.0, it drops 1 permission: “In-app purchases”.

Ratings

4.7out of 59 ratings

5 ★78%
4 ★11%
3 ★11%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v3.6.1

Support for more Android devices.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “belf83”.

This app is the command center for your Velop system and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Use the Linksys app anywhere you have an internet connection to check connected devices, set up guest access, or keep your kids off the internet when they should be doing homework. KEY FEATURES • Remote Access – All you need is the internet. • Dashboard – Your WiFi's vital stats on one page. • Guest Access – Give friends internet access, but keep personal data secure. • Device Prioritization – Improve streaming and online gaming by giving WiFi priority to favored devices. • Network Security - Be proactive against network threats and malicious sites with Linksys Shield. • Parental Controls – Encourage kids' healthy internet behavior by pausing internet access. Privacy Policy: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.linksys.com/embed/lswf/en-us/terms/ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS* • Velop systems and Linksys Smart WiFi routers. Full list of supported routers: http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com/cloud/ustatic/mobile/supportedRouters.html • User account (created in the app or at http://www.LinksysSmartWiFi.com) connected to your Linksys product. • Android 9.0 and greater Our Velop product line features Bluetooth setup. In Android 6 and higher, apps must request location permissions to use Bluetooth. We don't collect or use any location information in our app. For additional help, visit our support site at http://support.linksys.com

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.16.8. Since v3.5.1 it requires Android 9+.

v3.6.1 LATEST Feb 14, 2026 52.3 MB TRUSTED v3.6.0 Jul 25, 2026 52.3 MB TRUSTED v3.5.1 Jul 25, 2026 52.3 MB TRUSTED v2.16.8 Nov 6, 2025 43 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Cisco Consumer Products LLC” 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 Feb 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 14, 2026
Signed byO=Cisco Consumer Products LLC
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A5:7A:86:6A:97:B8:0D:EE:BF:00:94:B4:9D:23:ED:B5:08:FB:8E:CC
File MD531aa1c6a38f5c24d7aa3c289bf6a778b
Uploaded by “belf83” 572 followers · uploading since 2014

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Permissions (37)

Linksys requests 37 permissions, 7 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
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Change wifi multicast state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.cisco.connect.cloud.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
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
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Linksys APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Linksys for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 2.16.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 2.16.8 · All versions

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 Linksys 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 31aa1c6a38f5c24d7aa3c289bf6a778b.