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HCA: Home Control Assistant on Windows Pc

Developed By: Advanced Quonset Technology, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 42 votes

Last Updated: December 27, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 11.2.11
Size 923.4 KB
Release Date January 25, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Better handles changes from WiFi to 3G to 4G. If disconnected because of network unavailability, upon reconnect it now refreshes state or reloads design if a... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Home Control Assistant is a full featured Home Automation application. This Android application is
a client to the HCA Server running in your home. Using HCA you can control, p... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download HCA: Home Control Assistant and install on Windows PC. HCA: Home Control Assistant is free Tools app, developed by Advanced Quonset Technology, Inc.. Latest version of HCA: Home Control Assistant is 11.2.11, was released on 2023-01-25 (updated on 2023-12-27). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of HCA: Home Control Assistant is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 42 users, 26 users had rated it 5*, 6 users had rated it 1*.

How to install HCA: Home Control Assistant on Windows?

Instruction on how to install HCA: Home Control Assistant on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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Other versions available: 11.2.11.

Download HCA: Home Control Assistant 11.2.11 on Windows PC – 923.4 KB

The Home Control Assistant is a full featured Home Automation application. This Android application is
a client to the HCA Server running in your home. Using HCA you can control, program, and schedule lights
and appliances using X10, UPB, Insteon, as well as wireless and IR.


In one inclusive package HCA Plus provides for creation and operation of simple to complex automation designs. The top 20 feature list:

1. Integrates Insteon, UPB, and X10 power line technologies

2. Supports IP addressed IR interfaces from GlobalCache and BitWise

3. Supports whole-house wireless

4. Can be used in a client-server mode with multiple simultaneous read-write clients for complete local and remote access to design

5. Includes a web component for access remotely via mobile and desktop browsers

6. Client for Android phones for remote or in-house access

7. Multiple Schedules created by a visual scheduling tool

8. Unlimited number of programs to respond to events. Constructed in a graphical manner from over 60 different actions

9. Supports text based scripts in any scripting language that can utilize the extensive HCA object model

10. Control interface creates a simplified control oriented user interface

11. Integrate into the HCA user Interface views of other applications: security, power management, and cameras using HTML views

12. Send email and SMS messages as part of a program action

13. Create and view Insteon scenes in a graphical manner and remotely program those scenes into Insteon devices

14. Bridge power line technologies by using multiple power line interfaces simultaneously. Create bridge maps to automatically translate between different technology commands

15. Integrates weather data from web based or weather station sources

16. Powerful "whole house modes" for quick power saving programming

17. Background design checker quickly locate design problems

18. Configurable Alert Mechanism for handling exceptional conditions

19. Many tools for creating, viewing, modifying, and documenting the design

20. HCA is well documented in extensive User Guide and Video series.


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Better handles changes from WiFi to 3G to 4G. If disconnected because of network unavailability, upon reconnect it now refreshes state or reloads design if a change was made during network disconnection. New menu to view and change the Home Mode. Support for dynamic icons changed via programs. Many bug fixes that could result in crashes.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about networks.