# Fan Remote Control

> Remote control app for your fan.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abjasoft.fanremote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abjasoft.fanremote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.abjasoft.fanremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NepNauts
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,012,261
- **Rating:** 2.51 / 5 (2,937 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2021-12-24
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abjasoft.fanremote)
- **Website:** [https://nepnauts.blogspot.com](https://nepnauts.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/abjasoft-privacy-policy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/abjasoft-privacy-policy/home)

## Description

**Fan Remote Control** is a convenient Chrome extension that transforms your phone into a smart remote for various fan brands. Leveraging infrared (IR) blaster technology, it allows you to fine-tune both stand and ceiling fans efficiently, eliminating the need for the original remote. Users must ensure their device has an IR blaster for optimal usage.

Enjoy hassle-free fan control from your device with intuitive settings and compatibility across multiple fan models. Fan Remote Control simplifies your environment, granting you seamless power and precise adjustments at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #67,879 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.abjasoft.fanremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

User reviews show a split: many praise the app for ease of use and broad model compatibility, with some tests noting it can replace a remote and save money on models like Mistral and 3D Fan. However, a large portion report frequent failures, uselessness, and wasted time. Several complaints point to inconsistent button mappings where functions don’t match labels. Compatibility appears model-dependent; some fans work while others are not found. Overall reliability is inconsistent, though ease of use and potential cost savings remain notable positives.

### Pros

- Easy to operate / user-friendly
- Broad compatibility with many fan models (recognises most fans)
- Can replace a physical remote and save money
- Positive model-specific success stories (works on examples like Mistral, 3D Fan)

### Cons

- Often not working / unreliable across devices
- Useless / waste of time for many users
- Inconsistent button mappings / functions not matching labels
- Compatibility varies by model with some fans not found or unsupported

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