# HeyMelody

> HeyMelody provides features like OTA update services for your smart devices.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heytap.headset](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heytap.headset)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.heytap.headset`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HeyTap
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 12,885,923
- **Rating:** 3.15 / 5 (20,979 ratings)
- **Version:** 116.8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2020-11-05
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heytap.headset)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ocs-cn-south1.heytapcs.com/earbuds/1-document/HeyMelody\_Privacy\_Policy\_en\_US\_new.html](https://ocs-cn-south1.heytapcs.com/earbuds/1-document/HeyMelody_Privacy_Policy_en_US_new.html)

## Description

HeyMelody is an app that enables you to manage your OPPO and OnePlus earbuds. After connecting your earbuds, you can view the battery levels of both earbuds and the charging case in real time. This app also offers functions such as sound effect adjustment, gesture customization, and firmware OTA updates.

Notes: If there is no related function after updating the app, please install the latest version. If your phone already supports headset feature settings in system settings, you may not need to install this app.

## Rankings

- #11,271 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.heytap.headset.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.heytap.headset.permission.COMPONENT_SAFE`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.IOT`
- `com.oplus.permission.safe.SECURITY`
- `heytap.speechassist.permission.ACTIVATE_SPEECH_ASSIST`
- `oplus.permission.OPLUS_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

HeyMelody is generally useful and well-liked for managing earbuds, but multiple reviews report connectivity problems, post‑update audio quality issues, and uneven feature support across devices. Users also want clearer update communication. The app is considered easy to use and valuable, but reliability and cross-device feature parity require attention.

### Pros

- Useful and practical for managing earbuds
- Generally positive reception and good overall experience
- Easy-to-use interface and satisfying user experience
- Widely viewed as a helpful companion for earbuds

### Cons

- Earbud discovery/connection issues: the app cannot find or connect some devices
- Post-update audio quality problems: bass loss and overall degradation after updates
- Inconsistent feature support across different buds: missing Hi-Res audio, battery level display, gaming mode, and automatic transparency toggle
- Update/communication gaps: not getting updates about earbuds or slow/unclear update information
- Playback volume inconsistencies across apps (e.g., OTT platforms)

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