# PowerDot

> Companion app for the PowerDot - connected wearable sports muscle stimulator

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smartmio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Therabody, Inc
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 119,797
- **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (2,803 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2015-03-08
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartmio)
- **Website:** [https://www.therabody.com/](https://www.therabody.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.therabody.com/pages/privacy-policy](https://www.therabody.com/pages/privacy-policy)

## Description

PowerDot is the official companion app for the FDA-cleared PowerDot smart muscle stimulator by Therabody. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, this app allows you to control and customize your electrical muscle stimulation (NMES/EMS) and TENS therapies directly from your mobile device.

With PowerDot, you can run multiple targeted e-stim programs such as Muscle Endurance, Strength, Resistance, Explosive Strength, Active and Extended Recovery, Warm Up, Massage, and Smart TENS for pain management. The app supports Duo mode to stimulate both left and right sides simultaneously and provides easy-to-follow instructions along with safety advice and training recommendations. Enhance your workout recovery, muscle performance, and pain relief conveniently through this connected wearable technology.

## Rankings

- #202,892 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.smartmio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

PowerDot's Android app is user-friendly with many programs and real pain-relief benefits across different body areas. Users value wireless operation, pad customization, and overall effectiveness for recovery and mobility. Recurrent drawbacks include Bluetooth connection instability requiring re-pairing, and Android-specific UI/UX issues (bottom navigation overlapping controls and inconsistent layout) plus occasional device compatibility bugs. When stable, the app performs very well; the main friction points are connectivity reliability and Android UI/compatibility.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a wide range of programs and presets
- Effective pain relief across different muscles and areas
- Wireless operation with phone control and pad customization
- Innovative and well-programmed interface
- Good for recovery and mobility with versatile use

### Cons

- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity requiring frequent re-pairing
- Android UI/UX issues: bottom navigation overlaps with system controls and inconsistent layout
- Device compatibility issues / not consistently reliable on some Android devices
- Occasional instability/bugs that can make the app unusable at times

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