# SkylinkNet

> SkylinkNet allows you to monitor and control your home with your smartphone.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.skylinknet.activity`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Skylinkhome
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 43,383
- **Rating:** 2.44 / 5 (477 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-15
- **First published:** 2014-12-21
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skylinknet.activity)
- **Website:** [http://www.skylinkhome.com](http://www.skylinkhome.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.skylinkhome.com/legal-information/](https://www.skylinkhome.com/legal-information/)

## Description

SkylinkNet is a comprehensive smart home security extension that allows you to monitor, control, and automate your home from your smartphone. With features like remote arming and disarming of a wireless alarm system, push notifications for sensor activity, and customizable alarm settings, SkylinkNet ensures you stay informed about your home's security status at all times.

Enhance your smart home experience by adding Skylink modules to control lights, electrical appliances, and other devices. The app supports up to 100 sensors and controllers and up to 10 cameras for live video monitoring. Additional features include low battery alerts, event logging, and the option to connect to an external phone dialer for backup security. With no monthly fees or contracts, SkylinkNet offers a flexible and reliable smart home security solution—you just need the Skylink Internet Hub and compatible hardware.

## Rankings

- #318,591 — 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users report the SkylinkNet Android app worked well initially but suffers from persistent issues after updates, including app crashes, unreliable push notifications, and hub connectivity problems. Important features like arming/disarming and sensor management frequently fail, reducing the system's reliability. Customer support is often unhelpful, and the app exhibits poor stability. While some users note temporary fixes such as re-logging, many express frustration and recommend alternative solutions due to ongoing bugs and performance problems.

### Pros

- The app worked well and reliably before recent updates for some users.
- The app is compatible with Android and iOS devices, allowing cross-platform usage.
- Some users found that logging out and logging back in or clearing cache temporarily fixed notification issues.
- The app supports multiple features such as arming/disarming the system, video viewing, and controlling lights and garage door openers.
- Email support has been helpful in resolving some issues, showing a willingness to improve.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes after updates, especially when accessing the camera or arming/disarming features.
- Push notifications on Android devices are unreliable or do not work consistently, affecting system usability.
- The hub often fails to connect to the internet, causing loss of notifications and remote control functionality.
- Some features like sensor learning, garage door opener integration, and light switch timers are buggy or do not work properly.
- Customer service is reported as poor, with language barriers and unhelpful responses from support staff.

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