# Protype Hub

> Monitor and control your own Protype 3D printers remotely over a private link.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.protypehubnative`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Protype LTD
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2026-04-08
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protypehubnative)
- **Website:** [https://protype.tech](https://protype.tech/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://protype.tech/en/privacy](https://protype.tech/en/privacy)

## Description

ProtypeHub is a management app for owners of Protype 3D printers. Monitor, control, and manage the 3D printers you own — from the workshop or remotely.<br><br>MONITOR &amp; CONTROL<br>Real-time temperatures and print progress<br>Live webcam view from your printer camera<br>Start, pause, resume and stop prints<br>Move axes, home, and control the toolhead<br>Manage drying chambers and heaters<br><br>FILE MANAGEMENT<br>Browse and upload G-code files directly to your printer<br>3D G-code preview before printing<br>Print history with detailed job tracking<br>Print queue for scheduling multiple jobs<br><br>ADVANCED<br>3D bed mesh visualization for calibration<br>Terminal console for direct G-code commands<br>Custom macro execution<br>Printer configuration editor<br><br>ABOUT THE VPN CONNECTION<br>ProtypeHub includes an optional, built-in VPN tunnel used for one purpose only: to create a secure, encrypted connection between your phone and your own Protype 3D printer when you are away from your local network (for example, when the printer is behind CGNAT or a home router).<br><br>- It is NOT a general-purpose or privacy VPN.<br>- It does NOT route, monitor, or manipulate traffic from other apps.<br>- It connects only to your own Protype printer hardware — it cannot be used to browse the internet or reach third-party services.<br>- All traffic is end-to-end encrypted; no data is sent to third parties.<br><br>SECURE BY DESIGN<br>Auto-connect tunnel that reconnects across network changes<br>Biometric app lock (Android biometric / device credential)<br>Credentials stored in the Android Keystore<br>No data leaves your network — zero cloud dependency<br>Supports multiple printers on a single dashboard

## Rankings

- #3,064,719 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.protypehubnative.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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