Home  /  Auto & Vehicles Apps  / DirectLink on Windows Pc

DirectLink on Windows Pc

Developed By: Directed Electronics

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 72 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.6
Size 21.2 MB
Release Date March 14, 24
Category Auto & Vehicles Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (11)]

What's New:
-UI Enhancements-Bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
“By Installers, For Installers“

Directechs is the industry’s #1 technical website, driven by the Directed’s award winning Technical Service team across the globe! We’ve come a lon... [read more]

App preview ([see all 9 screenshots])

App preview

About this app

On this page you can download DirectLink and install on Windows PC. DirectLink is free Auto & Vehicles app, developed by Directed Electronics. Latest version of DirectLink is 1.3.6, was released on 2024-03-14 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of DirectLink is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 72 users, 27 users had rated it 5*, 38 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DirectLink on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DirectLink on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DirectLink on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install DirectLink using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "DirectLink" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install DirectLink on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DirectLink" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

(*) is required

Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.3.6 , 1.3.5.

Download DirectLink 1.3.6 on Windows PC – 21.2 MB

Download DirectLink 1.3.5 on Windows PC – 25 MB

“By Installers, For Installers“

Directechs is the industry’s #1 technical website, driven by the Directed’s award winning Technical Service team across the globe! We’ve come a long way from TechSoft diskettes to our new state-of-the-art Directlink Mobile app, but our purpose has remained the same. It’s our goal to bring installation technicians the most comprehensive and user friendly resource available to help you work with Directed’s products with help from your smartphone or tablet with features such as:

•DirectWire
•Wirelessly flash DS4/DS4 Plus modules with no extra devices to connect
•Automatic vehicle detection
•Manage devices paired
•Adjust shock and tilt sensors
•Installation Guides
•Technical News Alerts
•Directed SmartStart Activation
•Interactive Live Chat with Technical Service

At Directechs, our motto has always been “By Installers, For Installers”. With several years of installation experience and the pursuit of certification in MECP and ASE, we’re committed to support installation technicians by providing our unrivaled passion and dedication to this industry in technical expertise.

This application works only with the DS4/DS4+ units.

Only Directed Dealers and Distributors have access to Directechs-specific resources, which include: DirectWire vehicle wiring and information database, installation guides, online training, tech tips, and much more. To become a Directed Dealer, visit http://www.directed.com/Contact/BecomeDealer.aspx.
-UI Enhancements
-Bug fixes
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access precise location.