# WebLink for JVC

> The WebLink for JVC app turns your vehicle into a connected car.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abaltatech.wlhostappjvc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abaltatech.wlhostappjvc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.abaltatech.wlhostappjvc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Abalta Technologies
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 165,122
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (981 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.0.2986
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-15
- **First published:** 2017-12-04
- **Size:** 90 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-01-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abaltatech.wlhostappjvc)
- **Website:** [http://www.abaltatech.com/wl](http://www.abaltatech.com/wl)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.abaltatech.com/privacy](https://www.abaltatech.com/privacy)

## Description

The WebLink for JVC Chrome extension transforms your vehicle into a connected car by allowing seamless integration between your smartphone and your JVC multimedia receiver. This app enables you to enjoy your favorite apps such as navigation, media players, weather updates, and more while on the go. Simply connect your smartphone to a WebLink-compatible JVC system and control your apps easily using the car’s interface.

WebLink also leverages the Accessibility API responsibly to allow touch control when the phone is connected to an external screen, without altering user settings or violating privacy controls. For more details and FAQs, you can visit the official WebLink FAQ page at www.abaltatech.com/weblinkfaq.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.abaltatech.wlhostappjvc.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the developer's regular updates and some successful integrations with JVC head units. However, the app suffers from widespread connectivity problems, limited app compatibility, and intrusive prompts that affect driving safety. Many report difficulties with setup, frequent disconnections, and incompatibility with newer devices and Android versions. The inability to add apps or use popular navigation tools on the display frustrates users. Overall, customer feedback indicates significant reliability and usability issues make the app unreliable and disappointing for many.

### Pros

- Developer provides regular updates to the app.
- Integration with certain head units like JVC KW-V640BT is generally stable.
- Allows use of apps like YouTube and Yelp through the head unit display.
- Improves functionality when paired with JVC Smartphone Control app.
- Voice and navigation features work reasonably well on some devices after initial setup.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues and app disconnections with various Android phones (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S8, S9, Pixel 2).
- Limited supported apps; unable to add new apps or properly use popular navigation apps like Waze on the head unit display.
- Intrusive and distracting prompts while driving, causing safety concerns.
- Incompatibility and poor performance on newer Android versions and devices, leading to frequent errors and disconnections.
- Confusing and complicated setup process requiring specific USB cables and multiple apps.
- Poor user experience with constant notifications and failures to connect, leading many to deem the app useless.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abaltatech.wlhostappjvc)