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WatchKeeper on Windows Pc

Developed By: Dobrescu Cristian

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: December 31, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0
Size 14.5 MB
Release Date January 07, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (11)]

What's New:
First release to public [see more]

Description from Developer:
Keep your anchor position under watch wherever you are .

App functions

- Day and Night Mode Theme with the option to auto switch at sunset and sun rise
- anchor watch and alarm... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download WatchKeeper and install on Windows PC. WatchKeeper is free Tools app, developed by Dobrescu Cristian. Latest version of WatchKeeper is 1.0, was released on 2024-01-07 (updated on 2023-12-31). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1. Overall rating of WatchKeeper is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install WatchKeeper on Windows?

Instruction on how to install WatchKeeper on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download WatchKeeper 1.0 on Windows PC – 14.5 MB

Keep your anchor position under watch wherever you are .

App functions

- Day and Night Mode Theme with the option to auto switch at sunset and sun rise
- anchor watch and alarm
- custom battery level alarm
- low battery alarm
- custom GPS accuracy alarm
- charger alarm
- remote alarms and status over WiFi ( 2 devices required) , Telegram and *SMS

App its under development and more functions will be available in future updates


For new functions requests or any kind of issues please use the contact forms provided within the app .


The application requires the following permissions:
♦ Fine GPS location, Background Location and Coarse location: To monitor your location
♦ Full internet access: For map view
♦ Network state & WiFi State: For Google AdMob and LAN Notifications
♦ Read and Write External Storage : Map caching system
♦ Camera Access : QR Code Scanner

* SMS Notifications are managed by an additional module , more details are provided within the app.

WARNING:
Please keep in mind that the application is provided "AS-IS". It should not be relied on to and we shall not be responsible for any problem/expense/life threatening situation it could cause and does not relief the legal duties regarding safe watch keeping on board ships and boats .
The performance and accuracy of WatchKeeper application depends on the hardware, software, weather conditions and battery optimization settings of the used device. Some devices are known for bad GPS implementations or using low quality GPS sensors witch will cause bad GPS position fix , position jumps or in some cases are unable to acquire a position fix. Since those are per-device issues, we cannot guarantee to support each one or that this app will function correctly or without false alarms on all devices .

Known issues :
- Night mode theme its under construction and not properly optimized
- Devices are loosing connection from time to time ( LAN Notifications) or they do not see each other during initial setup
First release to public
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.