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Amcrest Connect on Windows Pc

Developed By: Amcrest Technologies LLC

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 44 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version V1.0.9
Size 10 MB
Release Date December 08, 15
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to change network connectivity state. [see more (10)]

What's New:
Fixes:1. Fix compatibility with Android versions 5.0.1, 5.1.1, and 6.0 (Lollipop and Marshmallow) - These versions can now configure the smart plug and it to... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Amcrest WiFi Smart Plug turns your iPhone or Android into a home remote you can use with the Amcrest Connect app to turn your electronics on or off from anywhere! Use it with y... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Amcrest Connect and install on Windows PC. Amcrest Connect is free Tools app, developed by Amcrest Technologies LLC. Latest version of Amcrest Connect is V1.0.9, was released on 2015-12-08 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Amcrest Connect is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 44 users, 17 users had rated it 5*, 15 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Amcrest Connect on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Amcrest Connect on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Amcrest Connect 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Amcrest Connect 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 "Amcrest Connect" 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 Amcrest Connect 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 "Amcrest Connect" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: V1.0.9.

Download Amcrest Connect V1.0.9 on Windows PC – 10 MB

The Amcrest WiFi Smart Plug turns your iPhone or Android into a home remote you can use with the Amcrest Connect app to turn your electronics on or off from anywhere! Use it with your TV, computer, reading light, or any other electronic you choose! Set a schedule on any device to save energy and money. Now, you have the simplest method to implement home automation without outrageous installation fees, monthly subscriptions, contracts, or unnecessary equipment. With the WiFi Smart Plug, you can hold your home in your hands.
Remote & Wireless Control / Smart Charging & Energy Saving / Automatic Scheduling / Customer Shutdown Timers / Plug-and-Play with Wi-Fi Direct Support / Wi-Fi Range Extending Function 
Fixes:
1. Fix compatibility with Android versions 5.0.1, 5.1.1, and 6.0 (Lollipop and Marshmallow) - These versions can now configure the smart plug and it to the wifi network.

Issues:
1. Once the plug has been setup, the app may not register that the plug is on the network. Simply switch to the Device List page and the plug will be shown.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to install packages.
Allows mounting and unmounting file systems for removable storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to read from external storage.