# Extron Control

> Complete Room AV Control

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.extron.control`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Extron Electronics
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 16,654
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (54 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-28
- **First published:** 2016-12-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 9.14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extron.control)
- **Website:** [http://www.extron.com](http://www.extron.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.extron.com/article/privacystatement](https://www.extron.com/article/privacystatement)

## Description

Extron Control for Android revolutionizes AV room management by offering comprehensive control directly from your device. This user-friendly app mirrors familiar interfaces such as TouchLink® Pro touchpanels and MediaLink® Plus controllers, enabling seamless wireless control with real-time synchronization between devices. Effortlessly switch between multiple rooms, customize your room lists, and manage control systems without complex setup. Features like demo mode, full-screen display, and auto-reconnect enhance usability, allowing users to move freely and maintain consistent control over AV environments. Compatible with Android 5.0 and above, Extron Control enhances convenience and efficiency for AV system management.

## Rankings

- #467,276 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's functionality and smooth, simple interface that scales well on Android devices. The addition of Android support was well received. However, users often face slow connection times and frequent timeouts when switching apps, causing frustration. A recent update broke backward compatibility with older firmware without warning, leading to loss of remote control for some users. Additionally, some find the app lacks clear instructions on connecting to added systems, impacting usability.

### Pros

- App works well and provides remote control functionality
- Supports Android OS interface making it simple and smooth to use
- Scales well to various screen resolutions
- Supports projects on version 3.x or greater
- First-time Android support received positively

### Cons

- Slow connection time, taking around 30 seconds to connect
- Connection frequently times out when switching apps
- Recent update broke compatibility with firmware prior to version 3.02 without clear notification
- Lack of clarity on how to connect to a system after adding it

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