# FINDER Toolbox

> Programming FINDER devices

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.findernet.ToolboxNFC`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Finder ® S.p.A.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 424,361
- **Rating:** 2.89 / 5 (679 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.13.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-05
- **First published:** 2018-11-14
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.findernet.ToolboxNFC)
- **Website:** [http://www.findernet.com](http://www.findernet.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.findernet.com/en/worldwide/toolbox-privacy-policy-page/](https://www.findernet.com/en/worldwide/toolbox-privacy-policy-page/)

## Description

FINDER Toolbox is a convenient Chrome extension designed for easy programming of FINDER devices using your smartphone's NFC capabilities. It supports a variety of FINDER devices including multi-functional energy meters, digital time switches, astro timers, and current monitoring relays. Users can program devices such as the Annual Astro time switch (Type 12.B2), Bi-directional energy meters (Types 7M.38 & 7M.24), and SMARTimer multifunction (Type 84.02) among others.

Beyond programming, FINDER Toolbox offers access to all relevant technical data sheets and keeps users informed about the latest product news. The extension encourages feedback through a support contact form, ensuring user satisfaction and continuous improvement. This tool is ideal for professionals and technicians looking to streamline customization and control of their FINDER devices efficiently.

## Rankings

- #109,006 — Overall
- #2 — finder

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.findernet.ToolboxNFC.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ease of use and quick NFC communication for device configuration. However, many express frustration over the mandatory login requirement, which they find unnecessary for basic functions. A major concern is the loss of saved configurations after updates, forcing them to re-enter settings. Some users report app crashes, instability, and issues with older devices or previous app versions, which complicates the user experience.

### Pros

- Easy to use and fast communication with devices
- Allows selecting and configuring devices via NFC
- Simple to copy settings to multiple units

### Cons

- Requires mandatory login/account creation even for offline NFC use
- Loss of saved configurations after app updates
- App instability such as crashing and getting stuck during writing data
- Old version apps crashing and inability to update NFC device configurations

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