# eWeLink - Smart Home

> eWeLink is designed to seamlessly control and manage smart devices.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.coolkit`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CoolKit Technology
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 9,376,454
- **Rating:** 3.11 / 5 (60,015 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.27.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2015-11-30
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 239 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolkit)
- **Website:** [http://ewelink.cc](http://ewelink.cc/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html](https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html)

## Description

eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices, including SONOFF. It connects varied hardware and integrates popular smart speakers like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, turning your phone into a centralized home control hub.

Features include remote control, scheduling, timers, scene sharing, LAN mode, Wear OS support, and a turnkey IoT solution for brands to launch devices quickly. Note: Wear OS requires an active subscription; eWeLink aims to work with everything.

## Rankings

- #14,874 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_ADDED`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_CHANGED`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_INSTALL`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_PACKAGE_REPLACED`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_USER_PRESENT`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.coolkit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The app is feature-rich with broad device support and a generally usable UI, especially for Sonoff users. However, persistent login problems, aggressive monetization, stability bugs, privacy/data concerns, and pairing difficulties are the most commonly cited negatives across reviews.

### Pros

- Broad device compatibility within the Sonoff/eWeLink ecosystem, allowing control of a wide range of devices from one app.
- User interface is generally user-friendly with many configurable options for automation.
- Solid overall functionality and integration with the Sonoff ecosystem, appreciated by long-time users.
- Automation and scene capabilities (e.g., NFC scenes, scenes that integrate with other services) are supported, showing the app’s feature richness.
- Active development with updates that improve the app over time, according to some users.

### Cons

- Frequent login/logout issues and session instability, requiring repeated sign-ins and causing frustration.
- Pushy marketing and subscription prompts, including promotional notifications and paywalls for premium features.
- Crashes, instability, and slow performance that disrupt reliability of automations and daily usage.
- Privacy concerns around data collection, cloud-based operation, and use of servers in China, plus location permissions requirements.
- Connectivity and device pairing frustrations, including precision-location needs for WiFi pairing and discovery issues with new devices.

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