# HIKMICRO Viewer

> HIKMICRO Viewer is a powerful and intuitive HIKMICRO thermal camera app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikvision.thermalGoogle](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hikvision.thermalGoogle)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hikvision.thermalGoogle`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hangzhou Microimage Software Co.Ltd
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 308,194
- **Rating:** 2.74 / 5 (521 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-18
- **First published:** 2020-12-17
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 268 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hikvision.thermalGoogle)
- **Website:** [http://www.hikmicrotech.com](http://www.hikmicrotech.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hikmicrotech.com/app/privacy](https://www.hikmicrotech.com/app/privacy)

## Description

HIKMICRO Viewer is an advanced and user-friendly app designed specifically for HIKMICRO thermal imaging cameras. It allows thermographers to wirelessly access live infrared video and still images remotely from their mobile devices, making it ideal for inspection in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations. The app supports seamless device connection, firmware upgrades, and image download and sharing.

Key features include remote camera control, screen mirroring, detailed image analysis, and quick generation of professional reports that can be shared via email. Its collaborative streaming capabilities enable teams and decision-makers to engage during infrared surveys, enhancing workflow efficiency and safety in field operations.

## Rankings

- #128,643 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUDIO_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.VIDEO_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hikvision.thermalGoogle.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for a feature-rich and practical tool, especially with Hikmicro cameras, and some users find it reliable and valuable. However, recurring issues across reviews include broad device compatibility problems, frequent connectivity failures, media saving/access issues after updates, regression concerns from new releases, and several UI/UX gaps. Overall, it offers real value but reliability and cross-device support are inconsistent.

### Pros

- Feature-rich and more capable than standalone thermal cameras.
- Generally reliable for many users and works with their camera.
- Positive user sentiment, with users calling it their favorite tool.
- Good support and utility for remote Hikmicro cameras.
- Broad feature set that improves workflow over basic thermal imaging.

### Cons

- Broad device compatibility issues across Android devices (Pixel 9/10, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Samsung A21s, P20Max V2, etc.).
- Frequent connectivity and pairing problems; users report being unable to connect or facing slow connections.
- Media saving issues; reports of no video being saved and PnP data not saved, plus trouble accessing images after updates.
- App updates causing regressions or reduced performance, with some users advising not to install certain releases.
- UI/UX gaps and feature omissions, such as lack of full-screen finder and unclear media storage paths.

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