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GCU Companion on Windows Pc

Developed By: Commtel Limited

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 23, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.0.0
Size 8.1 MB
Release Date July 12, 24
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
Fixed an issue where commands were being sent to the incorrect panel when multiple panels were added. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Use these big buttons on your smartphone to send SMS commands to your entry system to open your entrances. Add as many systems as you like.

Program your system via the same app -... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download GCU Companion and install on Windows PC. GCU Companion is free Tools app, developed by Commtel Limited. Latest version of GCU Companion is 2.0.0, was released on 2024-07-12 (updated on 2024-04-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of GCU Companion is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GCU Companion on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GCU Companion on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install GCU Companion 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 GCU Companion 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 "GCU Companion" 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 GCU Companion 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 "GCU Companion" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Use these big buttons on your smartphone to send SMS commands to your entry system to open your entrances. Add as many systems as you like.

Program your system via the same app - you can add/remove authorised users, time profiles, timed latch and exit release functions all within the same app.

Open your entrances in just two taps of your touchscreen.

NOTE: You will need to liaise with your entry system installer to have your smartphone added to your entry system's authorised list.

Multi user sites may disallow the use of hold open commands or all commands. In which case, setting those commands in this app will not make them work.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Before setting up a hold open command, please consider the consequences of being able to permanently leave your entrance open at the mere tap of a touch screen.

Before using this app, please consider the implications of opening your entrance by the tap on a touchscreen when not in sight of, nor in communication with your gates or barriers.
Fixed an issue where commands were being sent to the incorrect panel when multiple panels were added.