# Wi-Fi DCS

> Run MTH®, Atlas O®, and Lionel® trains with the MTH Wi-Fi DCS app!!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.spindance.mthremote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MTH Electric Trains, Inc
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 15,404
- **Rating:** 3.51 / 5 (152 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2015-10-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spindance.mthremote)
- **Website:** [http://www.mthtrains.com](http://www.mthtrains.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mthtrains.com/privacy-policy](https://www.mthtrains.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Wi-Fi DCS Chrome extension allows train enthusiasts to control their entire model railroad directly from most Android phones or tablets. Powered by the M.T.H. Digital Command System (DCS), it offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to model train control that is both feature-rich and easy to use. Users can quickly run MTH®, Atlas O®, and Lionel® trains with just a few minutes of setup by connecting to various M.T.H. DCS track interface units.

Supporting conventional AC or DC powered trains as well as advanced MTH ProtoSound and Atlas O ProtoSound locomotives, the app uniquely integrates with Lionel's TMCC® and Legacy® engines on the same track simultaneously—something no other system currently offers. From newcomers using the DCS Explorer to advanced hobbyists leveraging the Wi-Fi Track Interface Units, Wi-Fi DCS empowers multiple train operations, accessory control, and immersive sound experiences. This extension is simply the best way to run and enjoy your model railroad with seamless wireless control.

## Rankings

- #478,952 — 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.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.spindance.mthremote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Intuitive layout and easy to operate
- Generates interest in trains among younger users
- Works well with Android versions 12 and 14
- Quick to find functions during operation
- Provides a better understanding of functions compared to physical remote

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially on newer Android versions
- Does not work with Android 13 or on mesh WiFi networks
- Issues with upgrading to premium and exporting files
- Inconsistent performance with different TIU models
- Difficult setup process that often leads to frustration

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