# Homeguardlink > Live Homeguard Smart Hub/Wireless NVR viewing on your Android phone & tablet Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.generalcomp.homeguard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.generalcomp.homeguard) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.generalcomp.homeguard` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Homeguard Intelligent Security Surveillance Ltd - **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO - **Downloads:** 52,857 - **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (276 ratings) - **Version:** 4.11.0.11 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-03 - **First published:** 2016-11-17 - **Publisher country:** HK - **Size:** 196 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalcomp.homeguard) - **Website:** [http://www.homeguardworld.com](http://www.homeguardworld.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://jdownload.oss-cn-qingdao.aliyuncs.com/PrivacyPolicy/Homeguardlink/hglpp.html](https://jdownload.oss-cn-qingdao.aliyuncs.com/PrivacyPolicy/Homeguardlink/hglpp.html) ## Description Homeguardlink allows Android users to stream live video from their Homeguard Smart Hub or Wireless NVR effortlessly. It supports multi-channel viewing, showing up to 10 camera feeds simultaneously, perfect for comprehensive home security monitoring. The app features advanced AI human detection to minimize false alerts, ensuring you only get notified for genuine events. Capture important moments by recording video clips or snapping still images directly to your device's gallery. Control your PTZ cameras remotely with pan, tilt, and zoom functions for detailed views. The extension also offers P2P network penetration and QR code scanning for simplified connectivity, along with both remote and local playback capabilities. Stay connected and secure your home anytime, anywhere with Homeguardlink. ## Rankings - #292,712 — 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` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `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.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.GET_TASKS` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES` - `android.permission.LOCAL_MAC_ADDRESS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.asus.msa.SupplementaryDID.ACCESS` - `com.generalcomp.homeguard.openadsdk.permission.TT_PANGOLIN` - `com.generalcomp.homeguard.permission.HANDLE_PUSH` - `com.generalcomp.homeguard.permission.KW_SDK_BROADCAST` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.hihonor.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.meizu.cloud.push.permission.MESSAGE` - `com.nemu.oaid.permission.read` - `com.nemu.oaid.permission.write` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.vivo.identifier.permission.OAID_STATE_DIALOG` - `com.vivo.notification.permission.BADGE_ICON` - `freemme.permission.msa` - `freemme.permission.msa.SECURITY_ACCESS` - `oplus.permission.settings.LAUNCH_FOR_EXPORT` ## Review summary Users find the Homeguardlink app provides quick connection to NVR systems and near real-time video, with easy setup in many cases. However, recurring problems include poor connectivity over mobile data, frequent app crashes or freezing, and lack of responsive support. Password resets and account setup can be problematic. Some users report camera video quality issues. Updates have improved stability for some but caused issues for others. Overall, while the app has good potential, consistent reliability and support remain concerns. ### Pros - Connects quickly to NVR and cameras - Provides near real-time video streaming - Easy to set up after configuration - Improved stability and speed after updates - Works well with certain system setups ### Cons - Frequent connectivity issues, especially on mobile data - App crashes and freezing, especially after updates - Poor or non-existent customer support - Complicated account management and password reset problems - Some camera video quality issues (gray images, colored issues) ## Similar extensions and apps - [Homeguardlink](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.homeguard.hodulnk) — 1,553 users - [HomeguardsafePRO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.homeguardsafe.homeguardsafepro) — 11,002 users, 3.59 / 5 - [Homeguardkit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scv.client.homeguardkit) — 1,695 users - [Homeguardlive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.ajcloud.homeguardone) — 93,878 users, 3.23 / 5 - [PatrolSecure](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ansjer.customizedc_a) — 518 users - [DroidGuard HD](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dynacolor.hd.droidguard) — 5,969 users - [HD Guard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sinpro.hdguard) — 982 users - [DroidGuard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dynacolor.droidguard.main) — 71,925 users, 3.18 / 5 - [Observer HD](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.atomslabs.patrol) — 6,019 users, 2.34 / 5 - [Observer HD+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.alc.observerhdplus.gcm) — 2,992 users, 2.78 / 5 - [DroidGuard Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dynacolor.droidguard.proversion) — 856 users - [DroidGuard HD Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dynacolor.hd.droidguard.proversion) — 60 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.generalcomp.homeguard)