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Philips PCA on Windows Pc

Developed By: Philips Lighting BV

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 29 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.4.41
Size 17.1 MB
Release Date June 26, 24
Category Lifestyle Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Minor improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
PCA is the latest control application from Signify. It is a self-configuring application that provides control options for lighting, HVAC from a single point. Using visible light c... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Philips PCA and install on Windows PC. Philips PCA is free Lifestyle app, developed by Philips Lighting BV. Latest version of Philips PCA is 1.4.41, was released on 2024-06-26 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Philips PCA is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 29 users, 7 users had rated it 5*, 21 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Philips PCA on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Philips PCA on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

Discussion

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PCA is the latest control application from Signify. It is a self-configuring application that provides control options for lighting, HVAC from a single point. Using visible light communication or QR code input it can control the pre-commissioned Connected Lighting system. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is a pre-requisite for use of this app.
Android 5.0 or API 21 onwards is a requirement for PCA and is compatible with Samsung S6, LG Flex 2, and Nexus devices.
The PCA App will collect your location data provided by the location services offered on the phone platform to control the lighting and/or temperature at your current location. If you do not consent to the tracking of your location, certain functionality within the App may be limited. You can turn-off the location tracking functionality through the settings of your device, also temporarily. The PCA App needs to access your Camera and GPS receiver for delivering the functionalities and services of the App itself. If you do not consent to the use of these functionality within the App will be limited.

Read our App Privacy Notice https://www.signify.com/global/privacy/legal-information/privacy-notice for more information
Minor improvements
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.