# Simple Wake On Lan

> Easily Wake Devices

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.henrikherzig.simplewol`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Henrik Herzig
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,435
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (82 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-20
- **First published:** 2023-06-09
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.henrikherzig.simplewol)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/herzhenr/simple-wake-on-lan/blob/main/privacyPolicy.md](https://github.com/herzhenr/simple-wake-on-lan/blob/main/privacyPolicy.md)

## Description

**Simple Wake On Lan** is an OpenSource Chrome extension designed to simplify remotely waking up devices through the Wake On Lan protocol. With its automatic device discovery, users can quickly identify devices on their network and send Wake On Lan packets using a user-friendly interface.

This extension supports exporting and importing user data as JSON files, allowing full control over the saved device information. Being open source, its source code is available on GitHub for transparency and customization. Simple Wake On Lan offers an effortless way to manage remote device wake-ups with minimal setup.

## Rankings

- #477,706 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.henrikherzig.simplewol.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Simple Wake On Lan for its simplicity, clean UI, and reliable performance. It effectively performs Wake On LAN on various devices, including older hardware, and its open-source nature is valued. However, many users desire more features such as customizable wake-up verification, additional network functions like shutdown or restart, and home screen widgets for quick access.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward app that performs Wake On LAN function effectively.
- Clean and easy-to-use user interface with a good material design.
- Works reliably on various devices, including older hardware.
- Open source nature appreciated by users.

### Cons

- Lack of advanced features such as setting number of pings to verify device wake-up.
- No options for additional functions like shutdown, sleep, or restart over the network.
- Requests for widgets on the home screen to quickly wake devices are common.

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