# CatEyeSYNC

> Cateye Sync™ App works with CatEye lights.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cateye.cateyesync](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cateye.cateyesync)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cateye.cateyesync`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CATEYE CO.,LTD.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 18,450
- **Rating:** 2.10 / 5 (171 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.35
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-28
- **First published:** 2018-08-07
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cateye.cateyesync)
- **Website:** [https://www.cateye.com/](https://www.cateye.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cateye.com/terms/privacy/](https://www.cateye.com/terms/privacy/)

## Description

CatEyeSYNC is a dedicated app designed to work seamlessly with CatEye Sync bike lights. It enables users to connect multiple CatEye Sync products, customize their light modes, and monitor battery levels for each connected device. The app enhances your biking experience by providing full control over your lighting setup directly from your smartphone.

Please note that compatibility varies by device. Visit the CatEye website for the full list of compatible lights. The app does not support HUAWEI Android smartphones due to Bluetooth communication limitations. Before purchasing, ensure your smartphone can activate the CateyeSYNC lights by downloading and testing the app.

## Rankings

- #447,612 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.cateye.cateyesync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Ability to check battery levels of lights
- Some users report successful connection after following specific steps
- Syncs lights correctly on initial use or after correct reset procedures

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues with lights, especially after firmware updates or changing phones
- App crashes and unresponsive behavior
- Poor user interface and design, described as clunky and unintuitive
- Inconsistent battery percentage readings reported by users
- Difficult pairing process that requires a complicated reset procedure

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