# HK Connect

> Updated license agreement & privacy statement flow

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.harman.hkconnectplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Harman Consumer, Inc.
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 586,212
- **Rating:** 1.95 / 5 (2,605 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.5
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-10
- **First published:** 2017-06-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.harman.hkconnectplus)
- **Website:** [http://www.harman.com](http://www.harman.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.harman.com/privacy-policy](https://www.harman.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The HK Connect Chrome extension is designed to seamlessly integrate with the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 speaker, allowing users to configure speaker settings and perform software upgrades conveniently. With an updated license agreement and privacy statement flow, HK Connect ensures a secure and user-friendly experience for managing your audio devices. Ideal for users seeking an efficient way to enhance their Harman Kardon listening experience, HK Connect simplifies device management with a sleek interface and reliable software support.

## Rankings

- #91,648 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

HK Connect for Android is described as nice and usable by some users, but the majority report serious problems. Recurrent issues include failure to pair or detect speakers, inability to connect while already connected, and the app often crashing or becoming unresponsive. Compatibility problems on older Android devices and wifi/Bluetooth integration are repeatedly noted. Features like party mode frequently don’t work, and support from HK appears lacking. A minority report occasional basic functionality and multi-speaker stereo as benefits, but reliability is a major concern.

### Pros

- Nice and usable app experience.
- Works as described / excellent when it works.
- Basic multi-speaker connections and stereo (L/R) setup available.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity and pairing failures; the app cannot find or recognize speakers.
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly / becomes unresponsive.
- Compatibility issues on older Android devices (and Android wifi/Bluetooth support).
- Party mode and some features often do not function as described.
- Limited official support / slow or no response from HK.

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