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Sphero Gear Control on Windows Pc

Developed By: ilker Aktuna

License: Free

Rating: 2,6/5 - 21 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.3
Size 5.2 MB
Release Date December 10, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]

What's New:
Fixed an issue with missing permission [see more]

Description from Developer:
This is the companion app for Samsung Gear Sphero Control application.
It is the bridge app between Samsung Gear S2/S3 and the Sphero.

The main app runs on Samsung Gear S2/S3 watc... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Sphero Gear Control and install on Windows PC. Sphero Gear Control is free Tools app, developed by ilker Aktuna. Latest version of Sphero Gear Control is 4.3, was released on 2023-12-10 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Sphero Gear Control is 2,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 21 users, 12 users had rated it 5*, 8 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Sphero Gear Control on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Sphero Gear Control on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 4.3.

Download Sphero Gear Control 4.3 on Windows PC – 5.2 MB

This is the companion app for Samsung Gear Sphero Control application.
It is the bridge app between Samsung Gear S2/S3 and the Sphero.

The main app runs on Samsung Gear S2/S3 watch and it is for controlling Sphero ball through Gear. You can control the Sphero ball with your wrist gestures. Your Android phone should be connected to Sphero through bluetooth. And the Gear watch should be connected to your phone through bluetooth.
After successful connection you can control the Sphero as shown in video.

There are 2 versions of the Gear app.
1. Paid & Full version which can control the Sphero in all directions using gestures and has adjustment of the heading.
2. Free version which can control the Sphero in all directions using gestures, with no heading adjustment.

Please download Gear application separately on Samsung App Store.
Fixed an issue with missing permission
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.