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Smart Plug on Windows Pc

Developed By: Microchip Technology Inc

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 11 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.3
Size 1.8 MB
Release Date October 06, 19
Category Libraries & Demo Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (3)]

What's New:
- Filtered devices in scan list so only smart plugs are shown- Bluetooth no longer disconnects on screen off- Communication stability enhancements [see more]

Description from Developer:
Microchip Technology’s Smart Plug App works in conjunction with Microchip Technology’s Smart Plug Demo. The Smart Plug Demo allows remote power monitoring of an electrical load us... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Smart Plug and install on Windows PC. Smart Plug is free Libraries & Demo app, developed by Microchip Technology Inc. Latest version of Smart Plug is 2.3, was released on 2019-10-06 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Smart Plug is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 11 users, 3 users had rated it 5*, 6 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Smart Plug on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Smart Plug on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.3.

Download Smart Plug 2.3 on Windows PC – 1.8 MB

Microchip Technology’s Smart Plug App works in conjunction with Microchip Technology’s Smart Plug Demo. The Smart Plug Demo allows remote power monitoring of an electrical load using the MCP39F511 Power Monitoring IC as well as on/off control. A PIC24F handles the data while the RN4020 Bluetooth LE module enables Bluetooth communications with a tablet or phone.
- Filtered devices in scan list so only smart plugs are shown
- Bluetooth no longer disconnects on screen off
- Communication stability enhancements
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.