# SM Home

> SchoolMessenger is a powerful way to stay connected to your school.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.schoolmessenger.RNInfocenter`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PowerSchool Group LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 59,706
- **Rating:** 3.07 / 5 (109 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-10
- **First published:** 2023-06-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schoolmessenger.RNInfocenter)
- **Website:** [https://www.schoolmessenger.com/](https://www.schoolmessenger.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.powerschool.com/privacy/](https://www.powerschool.com/privacy/)

## Description

SM Home is an intuitive app designed for parents, guardians, and students to stay connected with their school via the SchoolMessenger service. Users can quickly review all broadcasts sent through Phone, Email, or SMS in one convenient place. The app also allows users to manage communication preferences and optionally chat with teachers or report absences.

Please note that SM Home requires a SchoolMessenger Communicate subscription from your school or district, and while chat and attendance features enrich interaction, their availability depends on local school policies. For school administrators or staff needing to send messages, the separate SM Sender App is recommended. SM Home ensures you never miss critical school communications, enhancing engagement and keeping families informed effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #277,243 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.schoolmessenger.RNInfocenter.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's intent and improved UI for school communication and alerts. However, multiple reviews highlight major issues: unreliable push notifications, frequent logouts, slow or incomplete messaging functions, app loading failures, and missing or limited features. These shortcomings cause frustration, missed notifications, and difficulty managing school-related activities.

### Pros

- Good for receiving school alerts and communication.
- User interface is better than the old app.
- Provides a platform for reporting absences and messaging.
- Allows managing multiple children's school information (though with issues).

### Cons

- Push notifications often do not work or fail to alert properly.
- App repeatedly logs users out or times out, requiring frequent login.
- Inbox and messaging features are slow, incomplete, or confusing, with missing or unsent messages.
- App frequently fails to load or crashes, making it unreliable.
- Limited or missing features such as inability to delete all messages, no option for early departure requests, and inability to update personal information.

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