# HQ-Connect

> Operation of the system CCTV HQ. Push notifications.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcu.HQConnect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mcu.HQConnect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mcu.HQConnect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alkam Security
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 380,823
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (4,508 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.6.396.0226
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2017-11-22
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 257 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcu.HQConnect)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://alkam-security.pl/zakupy/polityka-prywatnosci.html](https://alkam-security.pl/zakupy/polityka-prywatnosci.html)

## Description

HQ-Connect is a powerful CCTV monitoring application designed for seamless live viewing and playback of surveillance footage. With intuitive controls, users can easily access camera feeds and adjust image quality to suit bandwidth conditions. The app supports P2P connections, enabling reliable remote access without complex network setup.

Users can capture photos and record videos directly from the live streams, ensuring important moments are preserved on their smartphones. Push notifications keep users informed of events in real-time, while remote configuration of recorder parameters streamlines system management. HQ-Connect combines convenience and robust features for efficient security monitoring on the go.

## Rankings

- #115,373 — 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_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.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.UWB_RANGING`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.dev.cromer.jason.coverme.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.mcu.HQConnect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users report that while the app performs its core function of camera security adequately and is liked by some, many experience issues such as frequent crashes, playback failures, login errors with cameras, poor user interface, lack of updates, and slow customer support. Additionally, the app can cause phones to heat up and lag, leading to a generally poor experience after updates.

### Pros

- App performs its main function of camera security and works properly for some users
- Some users find the app good and like it
- The app provides better service compared to others for certain users

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or closes automatically
- Playback functionality often doesn't work or hangs
- Difficulties connecting cameras, including login errors with username/password
- App causes phone to heat up and lag
- Lack of updates and poor user interface
- Slow or difficult customer support and unbinding process

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