# Proximity Sensor Screen On Off

> Turn the display on or off using the proximity sensor

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonremote.proximitysensor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.argonremote.proximitysensor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.argonremote.proximitysensor`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Arcangelo Muschitiello
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,885,905
- **Rating:** 3.26 / 5 (3,214 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.31
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2019-01-12
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 4.99 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argonremote.proximitysensor)
- **Website:** [https://julietapp.blogspot.com/](https://julietapp.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://julietapp.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-general.html](https://julietapp.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-general.html)

## Description

The Proximity Sensor Screen On Off Chrome extension lets you control your device's display using the built-in proximity sensor. Simply cover the sensor near the top speaker to toggle the screen on or off, enhancing your device’s usability without needing root access.

Features include a persistent background service that autostarts on boot and after updates, making sure the functionality is always available. The extension offers multiple options such as turning the screen off, locking the screen, or turning it on, providing versatile control. It also ensures that the proximity sensor still functions normally during calls. Users are encouraged to test sensor functionality before enabling the service to avoid any issues. Clear instructions and troubleshooting resources are provided, along with guidance on safely uninstalling the extension by disabling device administration.

This tool is ideal for those looking for quick display control using hardware sensors, emphasizing ease of use and reliability.

## Rankings

- #46,797 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.argonremote.proximitysensor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The app is praised for working well on many devices and saving battery while reducing wear on hardware buttons, with customizable delay options and usefulness on faulty hardware. However, users report reliability problems over time, failures in calls and some apps, device-specific inconsistencies, and limitations when the proximity sensor hardware is damaged. Overall, it’s useful but not consistently reliable across all devices and use cases.

### Pros

- Works well as described and is generally reliable across multiple devices.
- Helps avoid wear on hardware buttons (e.g., home button) and can save battery by managing the screen via the proximity sensor.
- Broad device compatibility; reported usefulness on brands like Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, and OnePlus.
- Offers customizable delay/timing options to fine-tune behavior.
- Useful workaround for users with faulty hardware buttons (e.g., non-working home button).

### Cons

- Reliability issues: the app stops working after days or over time and may require reinstallation or updates.
- Not reliable in critical scenarios: fails to keep the screen on during calls and in some apps (e.g., WhatsApp).
- Device-specific or inconsistent performance on certain phones (e.g., Samsung M15 5G) with some reports of non-functionality.
- Hardware limitations: if the proximity sensor itself is damaged, the app cannot fix the problem.

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