# Hik-Connect - for End User > The Hik-Connect app is designed to work with devices. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.connect.enduser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.connect.enduser) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.connect.enduser` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Hik-Connect - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 55,684,994 - **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (3,410,561 ratings) - **Version:** 6.13.851.0823 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-02 - **First published:** 2022-06-27 - **Publisher country:** CN - **Size:** 331 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.connect.enduser) - **Privacy policy:** [https://isa.hik-connect.com/views/terms/hct/newPrivacyPolicy.html](https://isa.hik-connect.com/views/terms/hct/newPrivacyPolicy.html) ## Description The Hik-Connect app is a powerful tool designed for end users to remotely monitor and control security devices such as DVRs, NVRs, cameras, video intercoms, and security control panels. It offers seamless real-time video streaming with PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) control, video playback, and two-way audio communication for intercom devices. Users receive instant alarm notifications with pictures and videos whenever an alarm is triggered, ensuring quick responses to security alerts. The app also allows remote arming of security panels, answering calls from doorbell and intercom devices, and sharing control with others through limited permission access. For added security and convenience, the app supports fingerprint login, making management of your surveillance system easy and secure from anywhere — whether at home, office, or on the go. ## Rankings - #2,775 — Overall - #10 — connect ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD` - `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE` - `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE` - `android.permission.GET_TASKS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS` - `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES` - `android.permission.NFC` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.UWB_RANGING` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.connect.enduser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.dev.cromer.jason.coverme.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` ## Review summary The Hik-Connect app is generally well-received for its simplicity and quality, and recent updates have fixed issues and expanded features like viewing multiple cameras. However, several reviews report stability problems after updates—affecting camera viewing, device setup, and remote access—along with a desire for easier access to support. Overall sentiment is positive, but reliability and support access during update cycles remain areas for improvement. ### Pros - Overall positive user sentiment; users describe the app as nice, good, and very good. - Updates fix issues and improve functionality (e.g., newer versions fix camera view reliability). - Brand credibility and perceived high quality of Hikvision app (hikvision is number one; high quality). - Recent updates enable multi-camera viewing (up to 12 screens) for monitoring multiple cameras at once. ### Cons - Update-related stability issues affecting camera viewing, device addition, and remote access. - Remote access and live viewing can be unstable after updates. - Support accessibility is limited or not easily reachable, with users seeking a clearer helpline or contact options. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Hik-Connect Camera App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikcamconnect.allviewsideconnection) — 8,921 users - [Hik-Connect Camera App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikcameracon.cameraconnect.managecameraconnect) — 21,534 users - [Hik-Connect Camera App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikcamera.hiddencameradetector.connecttocameraapp) — 38,227 users - [O Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jswpac.oconnect.gcm) — 132,094 users, 3.67 / 5 - [HQ-Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcu.HQConnect) — 380,823 users, 4.63 / 5 - [Hykon Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hykonmobile.mobile.phone) — 3,279 users - [Connect.U](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jswpac.connectu.gcm) — 7,513 users - [HANET Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hanet.hanethome) — 15,095 users - [N.Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jswpac.nconnect.gcm) — 2,179 users - [Hykon Mobile PRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.HYKONMobile.mobile.pro.phone) — 1,473 users - [HYU Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bydemes.hyuconnect) — 60,328 users, 3.91 / 5 - [e-Connect App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.epcom.eseries) — 11,870 users, 4.80 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.connect.enduser)